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SB4 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Voting Age for State and Local Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE QUALIFYING AGE OF VOTERS FOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL ELECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the qualifying age of voters for any state or local election to 16 years of age. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, K. RHOADS |
JUD, FIN |
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SB30 SD2
Pharmacies; Prescription Drugs; Controlled Substances; Requirements for Proper Disposal; Written Information
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires pharmacies to provide written notice to patients advising them of certain risks associated with not properly disposing of unwanted or expired drugs, make available certain drug disposal options, and provide written informational materials concerning available drug disposal options. (SD2) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
CPH, JDC |
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SB31 SD3 HD1
Preceptors; Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee; Certificate of Need
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors. Include the director of health on the preceptor credit assurance committee. Amends the criteria for certificate of need review to including the relationship to the existing health care system of the area. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
ENGLISH |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB35 SD2 HD1
Department of Education; Department of Human Services; Alternative Learning Centers; Emergency Crisis Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to establish a pilot safe space program for alternative learning center program students in the department of education. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
ENGLISH |
LHE, FIN |
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SB42 SD2
Hawaiian Affairs; Investigation; Attorney General; Constitutional Rights
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Prohibits the attorney general from any investigation in connection with and under circumstances during a period of time in which it is clear that the Attorney General's goals are conflicted with native Hawaiian rights protected by article XII, section 7, of the Hawaii State Constitution and individuals are exercising rights by nonviolent civil disobedience that are protected and granted under the Constitution or state constitution. (SD2) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
ENGLISH |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB43 SD1
Certification; Traditional Hawaiian Healing Practices; Supplemental Certification Board
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Creates a statewide supplementary certification board for the practitioners of traditional native Hawaiian healing arts, where practitioners may be certified to practice. (SD1) |
(S)
2/25/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
ENGLISH |
HWN/CPH |
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SB62 SD2
Livestream; Departments; Boards and Commissions; Meetings; Remote Testimony; Pilot Program
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Beginning January 1, 2023, requires all state departments and boards and commissions to livestream meetings and develop procedures for receiving remote testimony. Establishes a pilot program that requires the Board of Agriculture, Board of Land and Natural Resources, and Hawaiian Homes Commission to livestream its meetings. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
TEC/GVO, WAM |
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SB70 SD1 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; DOBOR; DOCARE; Pilot Testing; Enforcement; Small Boat Harbors; Public Safety; Environmental Protection; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Appropriates funds to continue small boat harbor saturation enforcement operation pilot testing within the Ala Wai and Keehi small boat harbors and develop effective enforcement for the State's small boat harbors, including the hiring of positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
ENGLISH |
WLH, FIN |
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SB75 SD2 HD1
CARES Act; Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; Coronavirus Disease 2019; Municipal Liquidity Facility; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.
Appropriates funds designated for the State by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to the counties of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai; the departments of Defense, Labor and Industrial Relations, and Human Services; and the Office of the Governor for the public health response to the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, outbreak. Transfers remaining CARES Act funding to the emergency and budget reserve fund. Authorizes the issuance of instruments of indebtedness for the purpose of municipal liquidity facility under section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act. Appropriates funds designated for the State by the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act to the departments of Transportation and Health for testing, contact tracing, thermal screening, and other efforts. Effective 5/1/2020; provided that the authorization for the issuance of instruments of indebtedness is effective 7/1/2020. (SB75 HD1) |
(S)
5/21/2020- Enrolled to Governor. |
ENGLISH |
FIN |
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SB146 SD1
State Fire Council Package; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Certification Fees; Cigarette Testing; Civil Penalties
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL.
Authorizes the State Fire Council to use moneys in the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support the duties and responsibilities of the state fire council. Specifies the testing procedures of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program. Provides that a manufacturer of cigarettes that fail certain testing may be subject to civil penalties. Takes effect 6/18/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB493 |
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SB213 SD1
Motor Vehicles; Reconstructed; Special Inspection and Certification Requirement; Repealed
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Repeals the requirement for special inspection and certification of reconstructed vehicles prior to operation upon a public highway. Makes conforming amendments. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, S. Chang, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Nishihara |
TRS, JDC |
HB431 |
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SB217 SD1
Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Names
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
Requires candidate names to be randomized on individual ballots. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. RHOADS, Wakai |
JUD, FIN |
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SB410
Traffic Code; Pedestrian Safety; Right-of-Way; Penalties
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
Increases the penalties for those who violate the pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
INOUYE, BAKER, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, Ihara, K. Kahele, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
TRN, JUD |
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SB531 SD2
Penal Code; Caregivers; Financial Exploitation; Elder Abuse; Vulnerable Adults
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Makes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver a Class A felony. Takes effect 9/1/2020. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Fevella, Gabbard, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
HB691 |
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SB568 SD1
Limited Purpose Driver's Licenses; Provisional; Gender; Sex
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Excludes gender or sex markers from limited purpose driver's licenses and limited purpose provisional driver's licenses. Effective 10/1/2020. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, Baker, Shimabukuro |
TRN, JUD |
HB1245 |
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SB583 SD1
DOE; Budget; Administrative Expenditures
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2020-2021 fiscal year, reduces from 6.5% to 5.0% the portion of the total Department of Education operating budget that may be expended for the department's administrative expenditures. Increases the percentage of appropriations for the total budget of the department that principals may expend, from 70% to 75%. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
2/14/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 31 |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Kanuha, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LHE, FIN |
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SB584 SD1 HD1
Department of Education; School Repair and Maintenance; Sources of Project Funding; Use for Other Purposes
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR SCHOOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.
Requires the department of education to include source of project funding and amount of legislative appropriations used for some other purpose and the justification for such use in the information posted on the department's website relating to school repair and maintenance projects. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH, Kanuha, Kim, Nishihara, Wakai |
LHE, FIN |
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SB585 SD1
School-level Minor Repairs and Maintenance Special Fund
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL-LEVEL MINOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL FUND.
Clarifies that the school-level minor repairs and maintenance special fund shall be used only to fund minor repairs and maintenance. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
2/14/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 31 |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, English, Kim, Wakai |
LHE, FIN |
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SB587 SD2
Board of Education; Community Meetings; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires that the Board of Education hold at least two community meetings each year in each county to receive public input on public education and public library issues. Removes restriction on community meetings to allow the meetings to be held for the purpose of formulating educational policy. Exempts community meetings from certain requirements. Requires the Board of Education to video record community meetings and make video recordings available. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2020- The committee(s) on LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, English, Kanuha, Kim |
LHE, JUD, FIN |
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SB591 SD1
Public Schools; Vandalism; Restitution Agreement
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Increases the amount of damages allowed for public school restitution agreements from $3,500 to $10,000. Takes effect 6/18/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, KANUHA, K. RHOADS |
LHE, JUD, FIN |
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SB594 SD2 HD1
Schools; School Meals; Department of Education; Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a school meal subsidy program within the department of education to provide school lunch subsidies to children whose families do not otherwise qualify for free lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program, subject to income eligibility. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
LHE, FIN |
HB1295 |
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SB677 SD1
Cruelty to Animals; Dogs; Restraints; Tethers; Penalties
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Prohibits specified trolleys, pulleys, cables, or running lines designed to attach a dog to two stationary objects in a configuration that endangers the dog, including by depriving the dog of sustenance. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog under the age of six months unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a tow or log chain if the tow or log chain inhibits the free movement of the dog. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a choke collar, pinch collar, or prong collar unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner. Effective 10/1/2020. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 8:30AM in conference room 312. |
IHARA, Inouye |
AGR, JUD |
HB633 |
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SB737 SD1
Restorative Justice Task Force
RELATING TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.
Requires the Judiciary to establish a task force for restorative justice, which dissolves on 6/30/2021. Requires the judiciary to report to the legislature on its findings. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
S. CHANG, BAKER |
JDC, WAM |
HB634 |
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SB749
Action for Quiet Title; Kuleana Land
RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR QUIET TITLE.
Provides that where a quiet title action involves kuleana land, at the request of any defendant at the time the action was brought, the court shall order mandatory mediation with a goal of resolving the dispute, including any issues that might need to be preliminarily established through an action commenced under chapter 668A, HRS. Allows the court to consolidate separate actions commenced by the same plaintiff or multiple plaintiffs for the same real property in interest. Requires the plaintiff in a quiet title action involving kuleana land to bear the costs of required mediation and only recover costs, expenses, or attorney's fees from the defendant as the court may deem reasonable and equitable under the circumstances. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, Shimabukuro |
WLH, JUD, FIN |
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SB808 SD1
Pharmacies; Prescription Drugs; Return for Disposal
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Authorizes pharmacies to accept the return of any prescription drug for disposal via collection receptacles or mail-back programs; prohibits pharmacies from redispensing returned prescription drugs or from accepting returned prescription drugs in exchange for cash or credit; requires the pharmacist-in-charge to ensure that only authorized reverse distributors acquire prescription drugs collected via collection receptacles or mail-back programs. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, J.KEOHOKALOLE, NISHIHARA |
HLT, JUD |
HB1272 |
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SB840
Elections; Administrative Fines; Criminal Prosecution
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Allows the elections commission to refer a complaint to the attorney general or county prosecutor in addition to any administrative determination and without the requirement that the commission believes the respondent has recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally committed a violation. Disqualifies a person convicted of violating elections criminal prosecution laws from holding elective public office for ten years, rather than four. Repeals language stipulating that elections criminal prosecution law does not apply to any person who has paid or agreed to pay fines related to report filing violations and advertisement violations prior to the commencement of the proceedings. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, Kim, Nishihara, Wakai |
JUD, FIN |
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SB996 SD2
Zero-emission Vehicles; Hawaii Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Special Fund; Hawaii Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program; Rental Cars; Inventory; Fleet
RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES.
Requires rental motor vehicle lessors to incorporate zero-emission vehicles into the lessors' fleets. Establishes a Hawaii zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure special fund and grant program to promote development of zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
WAKAI, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, English, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
TRN/EEP, FIN |
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SB1056 SD1
Lobbyists; Statement of Expenditures; Reporting
RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
Requires lobbyists and specified individuals to file two additional reports in general election years to the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, including one report on the second Friday in August and one report on the first Monday in November. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
L. THIELEN, S. CHANG, RUDERMAN, Ihara, Moriwaki |
JUD, FIN |
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SB1160
Witness Fees; Reimbursements; Per Diem Payments
RELATING TO EXPERT WITNESS FEES.
Clarifies applicable expert witness fees for testimony, preparation, per diem, and in-court attendance in state court criminal proceedings. |
(S)
2/3/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
HB758 |
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SB1174 SD2
Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Fees
RELATING TO HAWAII CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA CENTER FEES.
Provides authority for the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to set and collect reasonable and necessary fees for services provided and repeals specified fees. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB947 |
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SB1175 SD1
Covered Offender Registration; Out-of-State Covered Offender Designations
RELATING TO COVERED OFFENDER REGISTRATION.
Repeals provision that allows persons designated as covered offenders in another state or jurisdiction to petition the Attorney General for termination of registration requirements upon demonstrating that the out of state convictions are not covered offenses in the State of Hawaii. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB948 |
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SB1253 SD2 HD1
Traffic Infractions; Decriminalization
RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS ON CERTAIN STATE LANDS.
Decriminalizes traffic infractions within natural area reserves, game management areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and public hunting areas. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLH, JUD, FIN |
HB1027 |
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SB1256 SD1
Destruction or Harvesting of Trees including Koa on State Lands; Forest Reserves Violations; Penalties
RELATING TO CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUBTITLE 4.
Amends fines for destroying or harvesting trees or tree products, including koa, on state forest reserves lands to an amount up to $10,000 or three times the market value at the time and place of the violation for each tree, whichever is greater, in addition to any costs associated with restoration or replacement of the habitat and damages to public land or natural resources, or any combination thereof. Clarifies that any person violating any provision of part II (Forest Reserves) of chapter 183, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, other than section 183-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Decriminalizes traffic infractions within forest reserves and sets fine amounts. Repeals the general penalty provision of section 183-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLH, JUD, FIN |
HB1030 |
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SB1289 SD2 HD1
Rooftop Solar Installation; New Residential Construction Requirement
RELATING TO ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION.
Prohibits the issuance of building permits beginning on January 1, 2022, for new single-family dwellings, except for households with one hundred per cent or less of the area median income, that are part of a development of twenty or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop solar energy generation system, unless a variance is granted. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
WAKAI, Baker, S. Chang, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
EEP/HSG, JUD, FIN |
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SB1352
Industrial Hemp; Financial Institutions; Conducting Business
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
Clarifies that financial institutions are authorized to conduct business with persons and entities that lawfully deal with industrial hemp. |
(S)
2/26/2020- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, BAKER, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, English, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC/WAM |
HB87 |
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SB1363 SD2
Public Land Trust; OHA; Pro Rata Share; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCREASING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF PUBLIC LAND TRUST FUNDS.
Establishes $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â as the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata share of the public land trust. Transfers $Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â less certain funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for underpayment of the public land trust funds for 7/1/2012 to 6/30/2019. Requires the Director of Finance to make up the difference between a specified minimum amount and an amount of public land trust receipts from an agency to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs by transferring the difference into the carry-forward trust holding account. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide an annual accounting of receipts from lands described in section 5(f) of the Admission Act. Establishes a committee to recommend the annual amount of the income and proceeds from the public land trust that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs shall receive annually. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, S. CHANG, KANUHA, English, K. Kahele, Riviere |
WLH, FIN |
HB402 |
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SB1431 SD2 HD1
Income Tax Credit; Seawater Air Conditioning
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES TAX CREDITS.
Establishes an income tax credit for commercial seawater air conditioning systems connecting to a seawater air conditioning district cooling system. Requires the Hawaii state energy office to certify tax credits. Applies to eligible seawater air conditioning systems that are placed into service on or after 12/31/2020. Makes tax credit inapplicable for taxable years after 12/31/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- Re-referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 45 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
HB1302 |
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SB1443 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Manufacturing Development Program; Grants
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Prohibits a company from receiving a grant in consecutive years under the manufacturing development program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 10:30AM in conference room 309. |
WAKAI, Harimoto, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
EDB, FIN |
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SB1452 SD1
Driver's License; Expiration and Renewal; Kupuna
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Extends the renewal period from two years to four years for licensees older than seventy-two years old. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HARIMOTO |
TRS/PSM, WAM |
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SB1543 SD1
Procurement; Plastic Bottles; Rigid Plastic Containers
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits the expenditure of state funds by state agencies for the purchase of beverages in plastic bottles or rigid plastic containers, except under certain circumstances. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2020- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
AEN/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2001 SD1
Minors; Abuse; Neglect; Mandatory Reporting; Clergy; Rules of Evidence; Privileged Communications
RELATING TO MINORS.
Requires members of the clergy to report child abuse and neglect to the Department of Human Services or to the police. Specifies that the general rule of privilege under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence for confidential communications made to a member of the clergy does not apply to communications relating to child abuse or neglect. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HMS, JDC |
HB1692 |
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SB2002
Firearms; Possession Prohibited While Intoxicated
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits any person from possessing a loaded firearm while intoxicated, unless the person is in their own dwelling. Violation is a petty misdemeanor. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, Nishihara |
PSM, JDC |
HB1615 |
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SB2003
Interstate Compact Prohibiting Company-specific Subsidies
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT PROHIBITING COMPANY-SPECIFIC SUBSIDIES.
Enacts and enters into the Interstate Compact Prohibiting Company-Specific Subsidies. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to GVO, CPH/JDC. |
K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
GVO, CPH/JDC |
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SB2004
Assisted Community Treatment; Mental Health Petitions; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.
Appropriates funds for program ID HTH420 for the Department of Health to contract for legal assistance with petitions for assisted community treatment and related court proceedings. |
(S)
2/6/2020- Re-Referred to CPH, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, S. CHANG, Baker |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2005 SD1 HD1
Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Provisional License; Instruction Permit; Identification Card; Affirmative Opt-out
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires that any person who is eligible to vote and applies for a new or renewal motor vehicle driver's license, provisional license, or instruction permit, or a new, renewal, or duplicate identification card be automatically registered to vote if that person is not already registered to vote unless the applicant affirmatively declines to be registered to vote. Authorizes access to and electronic transmission of databases maintained or operated by the counties or the department of transportation containing driver's license or identification card information to election officials and the statewide voter registration system. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, Shimabukuro |
TRN, JUD, FIN |
HB2119 |
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SB2006 SD2
Elections; Ranked Choice Voting
RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.
Establishes ranked choice voting for special federal elections and special elections of vacant county council seats. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
JUD, FIN |
HB2121 |
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SB2007
Property Manager; Cooperative Housing Corporation; Planned Community Association; Condominium; Property Management Certification
RELATING TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.
Requires a property manager of a cooperative housing corporation, planned community association, or condominium to be certified in property management by a nationally recognized body. |
(S)
2/20/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
K. RHOADS (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH |
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SB2008
Civil Legal Services; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the judiciary to purchase civil legal services for low and moderate income persons. |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Nishihara |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2009 SD1
Insurance; Insulin; Cost-sharing; Caps
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Places a cap on the total amount that an insured is required to pay for an in-network purchase of a prescription insulin drug covered under a health benefit plan's formulary at $100 per thirty-day supply of that drug. Clarifies existing drug benefit and therefore is exempt from the impact assessment report. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, English, Kidani, Moriwaki |
CPH, WAM |
HB1796 |
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SB2010 SD1 HD1
Online Privacy; Employees; Students
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT.
Establishes The Uniform Employee and Student Online Privacy Protection Act that adopts uniform laws on protecting the online accounts of employees, prospective employees, unpaid interns, applicants, students, prospective students, and independent contractors from employers and educational institutions. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LHE with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
K. RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, J.Keohokalole, Shimabukuro |
LAB, LHE, JUD |
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SB2011 SD1
Residential Real Property; Time Shares; Associations; Members; Board of Directors; Plan Manager
RELATING TO TIME SHARES.
Requires that a plan manager or board of directors keep an accurate and current list of the names, mailing addresses, and electronic mail addresses of board members and time share owners association members. Requires the list of board members and association members to be made available to owners under certain terms and for reasonable costs. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to IAC, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
IAC, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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SB2012
Insurance
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to CPH. |
ENGLISH |
CPH |
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SB2013
Public Libraries
RELATING TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to EDU. |
ENGLISH |
EDU |
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SB2014
Economic Development
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to EET. |
ENGLISH |
EET |
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SB2015
Human Services
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to HMS. |
ENGLISH |
HMS |
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SB2016
Higher Education
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to HRE. |
ENGLISH |
HRE |
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SB2017
Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to HWN. |
ENGLISH |
HWN |
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SB2018
Auditor
RELATING TO THE AUDITOR.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB2019
Governor's Messages
RELATING TO GOVERNOR'S MESSAGES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB2020
Governor's Messages
RELATING TO GOVERNOR'S MESSAGES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB2021
Labor
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB2022
Proclamations
RELATING TO PROCLAMATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB2023
Taxation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB2024 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Retail Dispensaries; Testing Standards; Edible Products; Educational and Scientific Information
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Allows for a process to remediate any batch of medical cannabis or manufactured medical cannabis product, under certain conditions. Authorizes licensed retail dispensaries to sell edible cannabis products, under certain conditions. Authorizes the Department of Health to allow dispensaries to circulate, sponsor, and promote educational and scientific information and events related to cannabis. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, JDC |
HB2097 |
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SB2025 SD2
Minors; Medical Care; HIV; Consent; Prevention; Treatment
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Permits minors to consent to medical care related to the diagnosis or treatment of HIV or the prevention of HIV. Takes effect 8/1/2026. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, BAKER, FEVELLA, KANUHA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Taniguchi |
JUD/HLT, FIN |
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SB2026
State Building Code Council; Repeal
RELATING TO STATE BUILDING CODE.
Repeals the state building code council. |
(S)
2/3/2020- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
S. CHANG, Fevella, Kanuha |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2027
Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Affirmative Opt-out
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires that any person who is eligible to vote but is not already registered to vote and applies for a new or renewed motor vehicle driver's license, provisional license, or instruction permit, or a new, renewed, or duplicate civil identification card be automatically registered to vote unless the applicant affirmatively declines to be registered to vote. Authorizes access to and electronic transmission of databases maintained or operated by the counties or the department of transportation containing driver's license or civil identification card information to election officials and the statewide voter registration system. Takes effect 1/1/2021. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM. |
S. CHANG, BAKER, K. RHOADS, WAKAI, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2028 SD1
Environment; Health; Sunscreen Dispensers; Oxybenzone; Octinoxate; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires DLNR to establish a two-year pilot program to install sunscreen dispensers at Waikiki beach, Pupukea beach park, Wailea beach, and Honolua Bay beach to provide sunscreens without oxybenzone or octinoxate to visitors and educate visitors on the harmful effects of oxybenzone and octinoxate on the marine environment. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Effective 12/31/33. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
S. CHANG, BAKER, KANUHA, Moriwaki |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2029
Constitutional Amendment; Voting Age for State and Local Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE QUALIFYING AGE OF VOTERS FOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL ELECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the qualifying age of voters for any state or local election to sixteen years of age. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
S. CHANG, K. RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2030
Faithless Electors; Presidential Elections; Invalid Vote
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires an elector to vote for the candidates whose names appeared on the presidential general election ballot and who are of the political party or group they represent and invalidates an elector's vote for failure to vote accordingly. Requires an alternate to vote in place of the original elector if the original elector fails to vote for the proper candidate. |
(S)
1/15/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Baker, Kidani |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2031
Historic Preservation; Hawaii State; President Barack Obama; Markers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to place markers in the State to indicate significant sites in the life of President Barack Obama. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
S. CHANG, BAKER, KANUHA, TANIGUCHI, WAKAI |
LCA/WTL, WAM |
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SB2032 SD1
Real Property Discrimination; Housing Assistance Program
RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for available real property, based on participation in a housing assistance program, or requirements related to participation in housing assistance programs, in real estate transactions and requirements. Takes effect on 6/18/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, BAKER, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, RUDERMAN |
HSG, JUD, FIN |
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SB2033 SD1
Fitness to Proceed; Misdemeanors; Petty Misdemeanors; DOH
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Amends the effect of finding a defendant charged with a misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor not involving violence or attempted violence unfit to proceed. Amends the requirements for fitness determination hearings, court-appointed examiners, and examination reports. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS |
JUD, FIN |
HB1620 |
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SB2034
Liquor; Honolulu Liquor Commission; Penalties; Multiple Violations
RELATING TO LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS.
Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple violations of the same liquor law by licensees in a county with a population of 500,000 or more under certain circumstances. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS, MORIWAKI, Kim, Taniguchi, Wakai |
CPC/JUD, FIN |
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SB2035 SD1
Procurement Code; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Evaluation; State and County Redevelopment; Housing
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires that in evaluating and determining the award for redevelopment of state or county level through competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals, the number of housing units proposed shall constitute forty per cent of the evaluation score regardless of whether the development of housing is proposed. Applies to the urban areas of state or county land located within a one-half mile radius of a mass transit station. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
S. CHANG, Fevella, Moriwaki |
GVO/HOU, JDC |
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SB2036 SD2
Public Lands; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC)
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Clarifies that lands set aside to the HHFDC by the governor or leased to the corporation by other state departments and agencies are excluded from the definition of "public lands" and require approval from the legislature upon disposition. Requires that lands set aside by the governor or leased to the HHFDC be returned to the public trust or to the leasing agency if the HHFDC is no longer needed by the HHFDC. Effective date 6/18/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH/HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, Nishihara |
WLH/HSG, JUD, FIN |
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SB2037 SD2
Housing Development Project; Emergency Shelters
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on a housing development project for housing or an emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. Takes effect 8/26/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, Fevella, Wakai |
HSG, JUD, FIN |
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SB2038 SD1
Sunshine Law; Permitted Interactions; Board Members; Addresses
RELATING TO BOARD MEMBERS.
Permits two or more members of a board to attend state of the city, state of the county, state of the State, or state of the judiciary addresses; provided that the board members do not discuss board business and no commitment to vote is made or sought. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
S. CHANG, BAKER, KANUHA, RUDERMAN, K. Rhoads |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2039
Mobile Electronic Devices; Retailers; Retail Disclosure
RELATING TO MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
Requires mobile electronic device retailers to post written notice of state and county mobile electronic device laws and ordinances at the time of sale. |
(S)
1/30/2020- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
S. CHANG, KIDANI, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2040
Surcharge on the Conveyance of Residential Property; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Flipping Surcharge
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge equal to twenty-five per cent of the net proceeds from the sale of certain residential property within a period of five years after the date of purchase if the owner is ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption on property tax. |
(S)
2/4/2020- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
S. CHANG, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, KANUHA, MORIWAKI |
WAM |
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SB2041
National Human Trafficking Hotline; Transient Accommodations; Increased Penalties
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Includes transient accommodations operators among the employers required to post National Human Trafficking Hotline information. Increases penalties for violations of posting requirement and requires deposit of penalties and interest into the human trafficking victim services fund. Allows DLIR to contract with state or county departments or agencies for enforcement. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to EET/JDC, WAM. |
S. CHANG, BAKER, MORIWAKI, Kanuha, Kidani, Taniguchi |
EET/JDC, WAM |
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SB2042 SD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Rent-to-Own Pilot Program
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to establish a rent-to-own pilot program subject to any applicable federal law. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
S. CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, RUDERMAN |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2043 SD2
Leases; Leasehold Condominiums on State Land; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority
RELATING TO LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUMS ON STATE LAND.
Authorizes the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation, Hawaii community development authority, and Hawaii public housing authority to sell leasehold units in residential condominiums located on state lands. Takes effect 6/18/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, KANUHA, MORIWAKI |
HSG, JUD, FIN |
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SB2044 SD1
Housing Savings Account
RELATING TO HOUSING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Establishes the procedures for a housing savings account for all employees in the State. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
S. CHANG, Baker, Taniguchi |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB2045
Infrastructure; Water and Sewer Utilities; Maintenance; Traffic
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires public water or sewer utilities to consider the disruption to transportation as a criterion in planning future maintenance. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Re-Referred to AEN/TRS. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, Baker, Fevella |
AEN/TRS |
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SB2046 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Housing (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION 5, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO PRODUCE ENOUGH HOUSING TO MEET DEMAND.
Amends the constitution to require the State to provide enough housing to meet demand subject to standards and criteria as provided by law. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, Fevella |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB2047 SD2 HD1
Penal Code Review; Judicial Council; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Requires the Judicial Council to conduct a comprehensive review of the Hawaii Penal Code and to recommend proposed changes. Requires the Judicial Council to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the review, and allows the Council to also appoint a reporter and other staff as necessary. Requires the advisory committee to report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
K. RHOADS |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2048 SD1
Voter Registration
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Extends the voter registration deadline from thirty to fifteen days prior to each election. Authorizes the clerks to sending ballot packages beyond the authorized deadlines if the clerk determines that there is reasonable time for a voter to receive and submit the ballot before the election. Increases the fine for providing false information on a voter application. Makes conforming amendments. (SD1) |
(S)
2/3/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
K. RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2049 SD1
Time Sharing; Time Share; Developer Applications; Disclosure Statements; Encumbrances; Annual Renewal Registration
RELATING TO TIME SHARING.
Amends the information required to be in a time share disclosure statement, under certain circumstances. Amends the information required to be on a developer registration renewal application. Expands the information developers are not required to include on a developer registration renewal application. Limits the copies of documents developers are required to submit in a developer registration renewal application. Requires developers to submit copies of supplementary plan documents of the time share plan. Allows for submission of certain document in electronic form. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2020- The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC/JUD, FIN |
HB2223 |
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SB2050 SD2 HD1
Industrial Hemp; Derived Products; Labeling
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP DERIVED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a regulatory framework for products containing cannabidiol that were manufactured legally through approved government programs. Clarifies that these products are not considered adulterated food, beverage, or cosmetic products. Prohibits manufacturers from making health-related claims. Requires product labeling for the products to be legally allowed in the State. Exempts industrial hemp products that are generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration from the new regulatory framework. Effective 7/31/2150. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB2051
Litter Control; Civil Penalty; Penal Code; Criminal Littering
RELATING TO LITTERING.
Increases the maximum civil penalty for littering from $500 to $1,000. Increases the maximum fine for the offense of criminal littering from $1,000 to $5,000. |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2052 SD2 HD1
University of Hawaii; Early Childhood Education; Loan Forgiveness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS.
Adds early childhood education teachers, including public charter school teachers, to the Hawaii educator loan program and allows the education loans of participants to be forgiven after 5 years of teaching. Establishes a cap on the total loan forgiveness. Exempts existing program loans. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/2/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2053 SD1
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; County Permits
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires a county to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an application for a discretionary permit necessary for a housing development project that uses moneys from the rental housing revolving fund. Provides for automatic permit approval if a county does not make a timely decision on an application. Sunsets on 6/30/2027. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
PSM/HOU, WAM |
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SB2054 SD2 HD1
HHFDC; Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development; Infrastructure Improvements; Regional State Infrastructure Subaccounts
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
Specifies that the cost of regional infrastructure improvements made by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation may be assessed against transit-oriented development projects specifically benefiting from the improvements. Requires the Hawaii interagency council for transit-oriented development to review and make recommendations on applications for subaccount funds for infrastructure projects related to transit-oriented development. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WLH with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TRN/HSG, WLH, FIN |
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SB2055
State Government Realignment Commission; Departments; Divisions; Agencies
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Establishes a state government realignment commission to periodically review the state executive branch's departments, divisions, and agencies, including functions and services, and submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2056 SD2 HD1
UH; DOE; DBEDT; Post-Secondary Education; Interactive Web Tools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the department of education; the department of business, economic development, and tourism; and others to develop an interactive web tool to enable degree-seeking individuals to make better-informed decisions regarding their post-secondary education and career choices. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, TANIGUCHI, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
LHE/LAB, FIN |
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SB2057 SD2
Department of Education; Career and Technical Education; District Exceptions
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Gives a preference to students who live within the service area of a school or who enrolled in the school the previous school year who apply for participation in a career and technical education program offered by that school. Establishes enrollment in a career and technical education program as a new exception to the requirement to attend school within the service area in which a student resides. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 309. |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, TANIGUCHI, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2058 SD1
Income Tax; Dividends Received Deduction
RELATING TO THE CORPORATE DIVIDENDS RECEIVED DEDUCTION.
Repeals the threshold requirements of the income tax deduction for dividends received. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
2/11/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 27 |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Shimabukuro |
FIN |
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SB2059 SD1
Abandoned Wells; Income Tax Credit; Disclosure
RELATING TO WELL ABANDONMENT.
Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who are required to fill and seal abandoned wells on their real property. Clarifies the definition of the term "abandoned well". Requires sellers of real property to disclose the existence of wells on the property. Effective 7/1/2050. Tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Tax credit sunsets on an unspecified date. (SD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Re-referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 43 |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2060 SD2 HD1
Office of Planning; Coastal Zone Management; Sea Level Rise; Coastal Erosion
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Amends coastal zone management laws to further protect against impacts of sea level rise and coastal erosion. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KIDANI, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
EEP/WLH, FIN |
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SB2061 SD2 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; No Child Left Inside Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
Establishes the no child left inside grant program for the awarding of grants promoting outdoor education and recreation programs. Establishes the no child left inside grant program special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
WLH/LHE, FIN |
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SB2062
Department of Health; Integrated Solid Waste Management; Single-Use Plastics; Plastic Bags; Plastic Service Ware; Ban
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits the use and distribution in the State of certain single-use plastics. Requires all moneys collected for the provision of reusable or recyclable bags to be deposited in the environmental management special fund. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to AEN/CPH, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Shimabukuro |
AEN/CPH, WAM |
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SB2063 SD2 HD1
DOE; Charter School; Hawaii After School Program for Youth; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Establishes the Hawaii after school program for youth within the Department of education to provide after school programs for public school and public charter school students in grades six through eight. Establishes the Hawaii after school program for youth special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Shimabukuro |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2064
USDOE; National Laboratory; Science; Governor
RELATING TO SCIENCE.
Directs the Governor to enter into negotiations with the United States Department of Energy to establish a national laboratory in Hawaii. Requires reports to the legislature. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to PSM/GVO/EET. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Shimabukuro |
PSM/GVO/EET |
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SB2065 SD1 HD1
Workforce Readiness School Program; DOE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Establishes a Workforce Readiness Program within the Department of Education to allow students to graduate from an extended high school enrollment with an industry-recognized associate's degree to complement the student's high school diploma. Appropriates moneys to develop and implement the program, including (2.0) FTE Educational Specialist II staff positions and (7.0) FTE District Office Teachers. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Inouye, Shimabukuro |
LHE/LAB, FIN |
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SB2066 SD1
Mandatory Tax Credit; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund; Constitution; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii Constitution. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
2/11/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 27 |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Inouye, Shimabukuro |
FIN |
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SB2067
Motor Vehicles; Sun Screening Devices
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.
Repeals provision requiring light transmittance of no less than 35% on side and rear windows of certain vehicles using sun screening devices and glazing material. Expands exemption from regulation of sun screening side windows and rear windows of certain motor vehicles, including passenger vehicles, provided that the vehicles are equipped with rearview mirrors. |
(S)
1/29/2020- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
TRS, JDC |
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SB2068
Intoxicating Liquor; Carriers; Reporting
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Requires any express carrier company, common or contract carrier, or other person that transports liquor from outside the State for delivery in the State to prepare and file a monthly report with the liquor commission or liquor control adjudication board of each county in which deliveries are made. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KIDANI, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2069
UH; Collective Bargaining; Graduate Student Assistants
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed by the University of Hawaii. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to LCA/HRE, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KIDANI, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
LCA/HRE, WAM |
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SB2070
DOH; Asbestos; Work Practice Standards; Single-Family Residences
RELATING TO ASBESTOS.
Clarifies that work practice standards and notification requirements for the demolition and renovation of facilities containing asbestos apply to single-family residences. Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules in accordance with this Act. |
(S)
2/20/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, KANUHA, KIDANI, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH |
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SB2071
Health; Interstate Commission; Awards
RELATING TO THE SOLEMN COVENANT OF THE STATES TO AWARD PRIZES FOR CURING DISEASES.
Enacts an interstate compact to award prizes for the curing of diseases. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Re-Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, TANIGUCHI, Shimabukuro |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2072 SD2 HD1
Energy; Renewable Energy; DBEDT; Strategic Plan; Advisory Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the governor; DBEDT; and Hawaii state energy office to develop a strategic plan that outlines benchmarks to help achieve the statutory renewable portfolio standard goals and zero emissions clean economy target. Requires the Hawaii state energy office to submit the strategic plan before the Regular Session of 2022. Requires the chief energy officer to convene an advisory group. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KIDANI, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2073
DOE; DBEDT; DLIR; UH; Workforce Development; K-12 Curriculum-to-Career-Pipeline Initiative; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and the University of Hawaii, to develop and implement a K-12 curriculum-to-career-pipeline initiative to ensure that the State's public school students are adequately trained and prepared to enter the State's workforce upon graduation from high school. Appropriates funds for the development and implementation of the program, including for (1.0) FTE Educational Specialist II staff position. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to LCA/EDU/HRE/EET, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LCA/EDU/HRE/EET, WAM |
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SB2074 SD1
Transit-oriented Development; Infrastructure Improvement; Real Property; Taxation; Surcharge; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON REAL PROPERTY TO FUND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS NEAR RAPID TRANSIT STATIONS.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to authorize the State legislature to establish a surcharge on taxation of real property near rapid transit stations for the purpose of funding infrastructure improvements in those areas. (SD1) |
(S)
2/25/2020- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2075
State budget.
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
To adjust and request appropriations for Fiscal Biennium 201921 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs and to include appropriations from other departmental budget acts deemed necessary for program operations and capital improvements. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB2200 |
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SB2076 SD2
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Project Reviews
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Office of Hawaiian Affairs consultation with State Historic Preservation Division to delegate to the impacted counties the responsibility for historic preservation project reviews, provided that certain requirements are met. Effective 6/18/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WLH, FIN |
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SB2077 SD2 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Trees; Hawaii Tree Planting Program; Established; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes a tree planting program in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
WLH, FIN |
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SB2078
DOTAX; Counties; Contracting; Private Developments; Tax Clearance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONTRACTING.
Requires contractors and subcontractors to submit tax clearances as a condition of obtaining building permits for private developments exceeding a certain value. Requires contractors and subcontractors to submit additional tax clearances before assignment of a contract for private developments exceeding a certain value. Authorizes the Department of Taxation to require that tax clearance applications be submitted electronically. Establishes penalties. Appropriates funds for grants-in-aid to the counties. |
(S)
2/6/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
GVO/PSM, WAM |
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SB2079 SD2
Non-general Fund Accounts; Annual Reports; Auditor; Special, Revolving, and Trust Funds
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR.
Requires departments to submit their annual reports concerning their non-general fund accounts to the Auditor in addition to the Legislature. Requires departments to include the status of implementing any recommendations made by the Auditor, and if no action has been taken, to detail the reasons why any recommendation has not been implemented in their annual reports submitted regarding their non-general fund accounts. Requires the Auditor to submit an annual compilation report for annual non-general fund account reports. Requires the Auditor to include, in its annual report to the Legislature on special, revolving, and trust funds, an update on fund recommendations made within the past 5 years that have not been implemented. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:30AM in conference room 309. |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KIDANI, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LAB, FIN |
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SB2080 SD2
Department of Accounting and General Services; Disability and Communication Access Board; Multi-Story State Buildings; Emergency Evacuation Chairs; Pilot Project ($)
RELATING TO STATE BUILDINGS.
Establishes a pilot project to purchase, install, and maintain emergency evacuation chairs in multi-story state buildings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:30AM in conference room 309. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LAB, FIN |
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SB2081 SD1
Public Lands Day
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Designates the fourth Saturday in September of each year as Public Lands Day. Effective 7/1/51. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KIDANI, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WLH, LMG, JUD |
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SB2082 SD2
UH; Invasive Plant Species; Substitutes; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES CONTROL.
Requires and appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to develop or identify substitutes for invasive plant species that are routinely used in landscaping. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, TANIGUCHI, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2083
Transient Accommodations Tax; Time Shares; Tax Base
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the formula for the amount of transient accommodations tax to be collected from time shares by increasing the base on which time share occupancy is taxed from 1/2 of the gross daily maintenance fees paid by the owner and attributable to the time share unit to an amount equal to all of those fees. Effective 1/1/2021. |
(S)
1/29/2020- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
WAM |
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SB2084 SD1
Income Tax Law; HARPTA; Resident Person; Foreign Entities
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Clarifies that the definition of "resident person" under the Hawaii Real Property Tax Act does not include foreign partnerships, foreign limited liability partnerships, foreign limited partnerships, or foreign limited liability companies. Effective 7/1/2050. Applies to real estate dispositions that occur on or after 1/1/2021. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2020- Re-referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41 |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KIDANI, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2085 SD1 HD1
DOE; Behavior Analysis; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.
Appropriates funds to the department of education to provide public school and public charter school students with behavior analysis services. Requires the department to seek any necessary approvals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to amend the state Medicaid plan to include applied behavior analysis services for eligible students who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KIDANI, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LHE, CPC, FIN |
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SB2086 SD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; Annual Report; Closed Accounts
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Requires the comptroller's annual report to the governor and the legislature to include a list of all accounts that were closed by the comptroller and a list of accounts that are still open but that are still open but serving a lapsed program or initiative during the immediately preceding fiscal year. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:30AM in conference room 309. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LAB, FIN |
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SB2087
Conveyance Tax; Investment Property; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Raises the conveyance tax rates for residential investment properties with a value of at least $2,000,000. Exempts affordable housing qualified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation from the conveyance tax. |
(S)
1/29/2020- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Kanuha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WAM |
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SB2088
Hawaii Products; Procurement Preferences; Increased
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Increases the procurement preferences for class I and class II Hawaii products. |
(S)
2/6/2020- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Shimabukuro |
GVO |
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SB2089
Taxation; Conveyance Tax; Realty; Leases
RELATING TO CONVEYANCE TAX.
Amends the exemption from conveyance tax for realty leases of less than 5 years by applying the exemption only to residential leases of 1 year or less. |
(S)
1/29/2020- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
WAM |
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SB2090 SD1
Judicial Enforcement and Review; Request for Government Records; Time for Agency to Appeal; Appeals and Stays
RELATING TO JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
Clarifies and expands procedural requirements for judicial review of an agency's denial of access to a government record. Provides procedural requirements and standards of review upon appeal. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:01PM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS |
JUD |
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SB2091 SD1
Public Transit; Transit Vehicles; Transit Facilities; Offenses
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER.
Specifies that certain offenses that occur on a public transit vehicle, or at or within a public transit facility, are class C felonies. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2092
State Holidays; Paid Leave; Election Days
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Repeals the provision making election days state holidays and provides employees with 8 hours of paid leave every even-numbered year during normal business hours on a day previously agreed upon with their employer. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2093
State Holidays; Paid Leave; Election Days; Date of Birth
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Repeals the provision making election days state holidays and provides 8 hours of paid leave during normal business hours on an employee's date of birth on even-numbered years. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2094 SD1
HDOA; Income Tax; Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit by changing the cap amounts of the tax credit to unspecified amounts. Changes to unspecified amounts the percentage of qualified agricultural costs that may be claimed as a credit. Extends by 9 years the time period that the Department of Agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural costs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR/WLH, FIN |
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SB2095
OVUII; Zero Tolerance; Any Measurable Amount of Alcohol
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Changes the standard for the offenses of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from .08 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath or 100 milliliters or cubic centimeters of blood to any measurable amount of alcohol in the person's breath or blood. Allows law enforcement officers to arrest a person if there is probable cause to believe that the person was operating a vehicle with a measurable amount of alcohol in the person's breath or blood. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
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SB2096
Concessions; Public Property; Bids; Proposals
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Increases the maximum length of public property concession contracts from 15 to 20 years. Replaces requirements that certain concessions shall be operated by nonprofit corporations in order to be exempt from sealed bid requirements with a requirement that state and county agencies give preference to nonprofit corporations pursuant to rules. Provides that a county director of parks and recreation shall designate which county zoos, botanic gardens, or other county parks are environmentally, culturally, historically, or operationally unique for the purpose of determining whether a concession at the zoo, botanic garden, or other park is exempt from sealed bid requirements. Exempts from sealed bid requirements any concession on public property whose operations provide historical and cultural information, goods, and services within the historic Hawaii Capital District. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to GVO/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/PSM, JDC |
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SB2097
Gathering Rights; Landowner; Landlord; Easement; Rights of Way; Circuit Court
RELATING TO PROPERTY ACCESS.
Extends the application of gathering rights to lands owned in fee simple and to landlords and landowners. Authorizes an action for easement by necessity for landlocked parcels not previously under a unity of title with the prospective subservient estate. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
HB2386 |
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SB2098 SD1
DBEDT; FDA; Sea Salt Products; Color Additives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to provide education and support to local businesses regarding compliance with the federal Food and Drug Administration's industry guidance on colored sea salt. Requires private industry businesses to collectively pay 50% of the cost to conduct and submit to the federal Food and Drug Administration any research, studies, or analysis required for federal Food and Drug Administration approval of color additives used in Hawaii sea salt. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 10:30AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDB, FIN |
HB2538 |
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SB2099 SD2 HD1
CIP; GO Bonds; HDOA; East Kauai Irrigation System; Transfer of Operational Authority; Staffing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Transfers to the Department of Agriculture operational authority over portions of the East Kauai Irrigation System operated and maintained by the East Kauai Water Users' Cooperative as of 7/1/2020. Provides a conditional extension to acquire required permits. Establishes staffing positions. Authorizes general obligation bonds for a statewide irrigation system capital improvement project. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, LAB, FIN |
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SB2100
Ethics; Legislators; Fair Treatment; Disclosures
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Restores statutory protection for legislators when carrying out a legislative function. Clarifies that each house of the legislature shall adopt rules regarding disclosure of the nature and extent of any interest or transaction that the legislator believes may be affected by the legislator's official action. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1673 |
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SB2101 SD1
Taxation; Excise Tax; Large Cigars
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the excise tax rate on large cigars. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2020- Re-referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2102 SD2 HD1
EOA; COVID-19; Long-Term Care Facilities; Kupuna Care Program; Kupuna Caregivers Program; Infection Control Protocols; Emergency Preparedness and Response Protocols; COVID-19 Testing
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
Requires EOA and all agencies and non-profits that receive funding through EOA, including the kupuna care program and kupuna caregivers program, to establish infection control protocols, establish emergency preparedness and response protocols, and implement COVID-19 testing at long-term care facilities. Requires the EOA executive director to request an allocation of funds from the governor's emergency proclamation. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
HB2099 |
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SB2103 SD1 HD1
Special Number License Plates; Polynesian Voyaging Society; Electric Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number electric vehicle license plates to commemorate the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
INOUYE, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRN, FIN |
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SB2104 SD1
Transportation; Electric Powered Vehicles; Three Wheels
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires that a person operating electric powered vehicles designed to travel on three wheels in contact with the ground, steered with handlebars, and that meets certain conditions has a driver's license. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRS, JDC |
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SB2105
Driver's License Renewal Period; Federal Department of Defense Civilian Employees and Contractors
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Authorizes the examiner of drivers to accept driver's license renewal applications from civilian employees and contractors of the federal Department of Defense more than six months prior to the date of expiration under certain conditions. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
INOUYE, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRN, JUD |
HB1813 |
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SB2106 SD2
Child Passenger Restraints; Requirements; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINTS.
Amends requirements for child passengers. Requires rear facing child safety seats for children under two years of age. Raises certain fines for violations. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
INOUYE, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRN, JUD, FIN |
HB2004 |
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SB2107
Driver's License; Federal Department of Defense Civilian Employees and Contractors
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Specifies that the driver's license of a civilian employee or civilian contractor of the United States Department of Defense that expires while the employee or contractor is stationed outside the United States remains valid for ninety days after the employee or contractor returns to the United States. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB1812 |
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SB2108
CIP; 17th Senatorial District; Go Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 17th Senatorial District. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to WAM. |
NISHIHARA |
WAM |
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SB2109 SD1
Child Abuse; Sexual Offenses; Minors; Expedited Criminal Proceedings
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial to minimize the length of time a child sexual offense or child abuse victim must endure the proceedings. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, INOUYE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, English, Gabbard, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Wakai |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
HB2638 |
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SB2110 SD1 HD1
Child Protective Act; Family Court; Court-appointed Attorneys; Indigent Parents
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Requires the family court to appoint counsel to indigent parents in foster care cases and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parent. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
SHIMABUKURO, GABBARD, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, English, K. Kahele, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
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SB2111 SD2
Commission on Water Resource Management; Hawaiian Homes Commission Representation
RELATING TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
Adds the chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the chairperson's designee to serve as ex officio, voting members of the Commission on Water Resource Management. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, GABBARD, INOUYE, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Riviere, Wakai |
WLH, JUD |
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SB2112 SD1
General Excise Tax; Nonprofit Organizations; Fundraising Exemption; Unrelated Business Taxable Income
RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN INCOME FROM THE STATE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Clarifies the application of the general excise tax law to the unrelated business taxable income of nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1801 |
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SB2113 SD1
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Beneficiary Negotiations; Leases; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Defines "beneficiary consultation". Prohibits the department of Hawaiian home lands from disposing or extending a general lease to non-beneficiaries, unless there are no applicants seeking to enter into a general lease for the use and occupancy of a tract of Hawaiian home lands. Requires the department to notify beneficiaries through beneficiary consultation prior to the disposition of Hawaiian home lands. Prohibits the department from establishing additional criteria to enter into a general lease with an applicant, under certain conditions. Specifies that the department may grant a license or enter into a general lease, under certain conditions. Allocates the interest or other earnings from the Hawaiian home loan fund and Hawaiian home general loan fund into their respective funds, under certain conditions. Requires the department to submit a quarterly report to the legislature and beneficiaries. Authorizes the department to negotiate with homestead association governed water agencies to maintain water systems prior to other service providers, under certain conditions. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2114 SD1
State Ethics Commission Package; Public Employees; Lobbying Prohibition
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Prohibits certain former State employees from representing certain interests in a legislative or administrative action before the State for twelve months after the termination of their employment. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB1763 |
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SB2115 SD1
State Ethics Commission Package; State Ethics Code; Client Disclosure; Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Financial Disclosure
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Amends the state ethics code to require candidates for state elective offices to disclose the name of clients assisted before state agencies. Gives the state ethics commission discretion in determining how financial disclosure statements should be filed. Removes the exemption of Hawaii correctional system oversight commission members from financial disclosure requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB1764 |
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SB2116
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates supplemental funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2019, and ending 6/30/2021. |
(S)
2/3/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1785 |
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SB2117 SD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; District Court of the Second Circuit; Appropriation
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the District Court of the Second Circuit. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1786 |
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SB2118
Judiciary Package; Discretionary Transfers; Supreme Court
RELATING TO DISCRETIONARY TRANSFERS TO THE SUPREME COURT.
Allows child custody appeals to be transferred from the Intermediate Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court, except in cases brought under the Child Protective Act. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, LMG, FIN |
HB1787 |
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SB2119 SD1 HD1
Judiciary Package; Juveniles; Room Confinement; Detention; Shelter Facility
RELATING TO THE ROOM CONFINEMENT OF CHILDREN AT DETENTION AND SHELTER FACILITIES.
Establishes conditions and time limits in which a child may be placed in room confinement in a detention or shelter facility. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
HB1788 |
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SB2120
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Gift Certificates; Transit Cards; Exception
RELATING TO GIFT CERTIFICATES.
Clarifies that certain county-issued cards and certificates are not subject to the State's unfair and deceptive practices regulations related to gift certificates. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB1724 |
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SB2121 SD1
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Felonies; Interference with Operation of Public Transit
RELATING TO FELONIES.
Includes as a class C felony the offense of interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle, system, or service resulting in serious bodily injury or death. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1725 |
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SB2122
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Transportation Network Companies; Per-Ride Fees
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Authorizes each county to levy and collect a county per-ride fee against a transportation network company. |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1728 |
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SB2123
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Vehicle Registration; Tax
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Establishes a motor vehicle registration tax to fund the disposal of abandoned vehicles. |
(S)
1/29/2020- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
HB1727 |
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SB2124
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Highway Safety; Registration Expense; U-Drive Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Requires U-drive vehicles to pay the same fee for highway beautification and disposal of abandoned and derelict vehicles as non-U-Drive vehicles. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to TRS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
HB1726 |
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SB2125
Hawaii County of Mayors Package; Motor Vehicle Registration; Director of Finance; Outstanding Charges
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Allows the director of finance of a county to require payment of outstanding charges owed to the county for the towing, removal, or disposal of an abandoned or derelict vehicle within the county before issuing a motor vehicle certificate of registration. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, WAM |
HB1729 |
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SB2126
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguard Services
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Makes an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1730 |
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SB2127
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Electric Foot Scooters; Regulation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
Grants electric foot scooters the same rights and subjects them to the same duties as other vehicles, with certain exceptions. Applies blue light prohibition to electric foot scooters. Applies "vulnerable user" definition to include electric foot scooters. Amends "moped" definition to exclude electric foot scooters. |
(S)
1/17/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB1731 |
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SB2128 SD1
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Mandatory Disclosure; DCCA; Office of Consumer Protection
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Requires the builders of new dwellings to provide buyers with information on the benefits and costs associated with installing and maintaining a residential fire sprinkler system. Requires the State Fire Council and the Executive Director of the Office of Consumer Protection to develop a standard form for this purpose. Effective 1/2/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 10:40AM in conference room 423. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB1754 |
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SB2129 SD1
State Fire Council Package; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Authorizes the State Fire Council to administer and expend funds from the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support statewide fire prevention and safety programs. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB1755 |
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SB2130 SD1
State Fire Council Package; State Fire Code; Process for Adoption
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE CODE.
Amends the process for adoption of the state fire code to conform with other Hawaii state building codes. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JUD |
HB1756 |
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SB2131 SD2
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Fire Sprinklers; Tax Credit
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Establishes an income tax credit for the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in any new 1- or 2-family dwelling in a structure used only for residential purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB1757 |
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SB2132
State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Cultural Events; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1758 |
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SB2133
State Fire Council Package; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program; Employment
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Authorizes the state fire council to hire all reduced ignition propensity cigarette program employees as necessary; without regard to chapters 76 and 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and on a part-time or full-time basis. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB1759 |
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SB2134
State Fire Council Package; University of Hawaii; Surviving Firefighter Family Member Program; Tuition Waiver; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS.
Establishes the surviving firefighter family member program within the University of Hawaii to provide tuition waivers to eligible spouses and children of firefighters killed or severely injured in the line of duty. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB1760 |
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SB2135
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Fire Sprinklers
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, thereby allowing counties to regulate installation of residential fire protection sprinkler systems. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1761 |
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SB2136
State Fire Council Package; Smoke Alarms; Residential Buildings or Structures
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires the sellers of residential real property to provide smoke alarms in the building. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB1762 |
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SB2137 SD2
Office of Elections Package; Elections; Voter Service Centers
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Authorizes election officials to establish additional voter service centers. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1751 |
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SB2138
Office of Elections Package; Elections; Precincts; Reinstatement
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Reinstates the definition of "precinct" and amends the definition of "district" to facilitate the administration of elections. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1752 |
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SB2139
Office of Elections Package; State Senate; Vacancies
RELATING TO VACANCIES.
Amends filing deadlines for candidates attempting to fill vacant state senate seats. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1753 |
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SB2140
Maui County Mayor's Package; Surcharge on State Tax; Extension
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 6/30/2021. |
(H)
2/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 34 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1715 |
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SB2141
Maui County Mayor's Package; DLNR; Invasive Species; County of Maui; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the management of the axis deer population in the county of Maui. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1714 |
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SB2142 SD2
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Employees' Retirement System; Reports
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows departments more time to comply with new ERS reporting standards. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:10AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB1709 |
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SB2143
Honolulu Mayor's Package; Concessions; Public Property; Advertising
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Specifies advertising requirements for offers and allows for online advertising. Effective 7/01/2030. |
(S)
1/30/2020- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB1710 |
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SB2144
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committee Report; Expenditure Reimbursements
RELATING TO REPORTS OF CANDIDATE COMMITTEES.
Provides that candidate committees may reimburse the candidate or other individuals for expenditures made on the candidate's behalf. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD |
HB1703 |
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SB2145 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Orders; Fines
RELATING TO ORDERS OF THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Provides that the right to a contested case hearing is deemed waived if a person does not request a hearing within 30 days of receipt of the commission's preliminary determination. Permits an order of the commission to be confirmed as a judgment in the circuit court, giving the order the same force and effect as any other judgment issued by the circuit courts; provided that there shall be no appeal from the judgment. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1704 |
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SB2146
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Reports
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS.
Clarifies that preliminary primary and preliminary general reports are due 10 days before the primary or general election. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1705 |
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SB2147 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Contribution Limits; Nonresidents; Return of Contribution
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Provides that excess contributions by nonresident contributors shall be returned to a nonresident contributor of the candidate's, candidate committee's, or noncandidate's choosing within 30 days or else escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD |
HB1706 |
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SB2148 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Violations; Fines; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Increases the amount of the fine that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures that has received at least one contribution of more than $10,000, or spent more than $10,000 in an election period, for campaign spending law violations. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to order that payment of a fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of an officer of the noncandidate committee. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1707 |
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SB2149 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Electioneering Communication; Disclosure Date; Advertisement
RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
Applies the electioneering communication section only to noncandidate committees. Amends the definition of "disclosure date" to mean the date on which the electioneering communication is publicly distributed. Expands the definition of "electioneering communication" to apply to advertisements sent by any mail rate and communications regarding expenditures of the organization. Makes a conforming statutory amendment relating to the determination of the date by which a person is deemed to have made a campaign expenditure. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD |
HB1708 |
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SB2150
Honolulu Police Department Package; Disorderly Conduct; False or Misleading Information
RELATING TO DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
Amends the offense of disorderly conduct to include engaging in conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information. |
(H)
3/12/2020- The committees on JUD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) C. Lee, San Buenaventura, Brower, Creagan, Lowen, McKelvey, Nakashima, Perruso, Say, Takayama, Yamane; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Thielen. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD |
HB1732 |
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SB2151
Honolulu Police Department Package; Firearms; "Ghost Guns"; Registration
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Makes it a Class C felony to purchase, manufacture, or otherwise obtain firearm parts for the purpose of assembling a firearm having no serial number. Amends certain requirements relating to firearms registration. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1733 |
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SB2152
Honolulu Police Department Package; Firearms; Permits to Acquire; Rifles; Shotguns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires a separate application and permit for the acquisition of each rifle or shotgun and shortens the duration of the permit's validity from 1 year to 10 days. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1734 |
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SB2153 SD1
Honolulu Police Department Package; Vehicles; Unauthorized Control
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Establishes the offense of unauthorized control of propelled vehicle in the second degree, which applies if a person recklessly or negligently exerts unauthorized control over another's propelled vehicle by operating the vehicle without the owner's consent or by changing the identity of the vehicle without the owner's consent. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2020- The committees on JUD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) C. Lee, San Buenaventura, Brower, Creagan, Lowen, McKelvey, Nakashima, Perruso, Say, Takayama, Yamane; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Thielen. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD |
HB1735 |
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SB2154
Honolulu Police Department Package; Firearms; Large-Capacity Magazines; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits the manufacture, possession, sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition of detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of 10 rounds, regardless of the type of firearm with which the magazine is compatible. Makes an exception for possession and use by law enforcement agencies and officers. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1736 |
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SB2155
Honolulu Police Department Package; Firearms; Licenses to Carry; Fees
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the Attorney General's authority, and clarifies the respective county police chiefs' existing authority, to grant licenses to carry concealed or unconcealed firearms. Specifies training requirements for license applicants. Amends the fee from a per-license to a per-application basis and increases the fee. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
HB1737 |
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SB2156
Honolulu Police Department Package; Penal Code; Theft in the Second Degree
RELATING TO THEFT IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
Amends the offense of theft in the second degree to include theft of property commonly used to store items of personal or monetary value, including any purse, handbag, or wallet. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1738 |
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SB2157
HDOA; Plant Industry Division; Agricultural Development Division; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture to support agriculture in the State. Authorizes any moneys appropriated to be transferred to the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020. |
(S)
2/6/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB1766 |
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SB2158
Maui County Package; Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Extends tax credits for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of a qualified cesspool to a sewer system, and eliminates the geographical limitations for qualified cesspools. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, WAM |
HB1767 |
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SB2159
Maui County Package; Education; Remote Schools Categorical Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes supplemental funding for remote schools in the State. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1768 |
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SB2160
Maui County Package; Housing; Affordable Housing Projects
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Extends to ninety days a legislative body's deadline to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an affordable housing project. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Re-Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/WTL, JDC |
HB1769 |
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SB2161
Maui County Package; Invasive Species; Mitigation; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes the invasive species rapid response special fund. Establishes procedures for emergency declarations and expenditures. Appropriates money. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB1770 |
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SB2162 SD2
County of Maui Package; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Sea Level Rise; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to consider and make specific recommendations on sea level rise policies. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/WLH, FIN |
HB1771 |
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SB2163
County of Maui Package; State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguard Services
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Makes an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1772 |
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SB2164
Maui County Package; Counties; Transient Accommodations Hosting Platforms; County Power to Regulate
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Authorizes the counties to enact and enforce ordinances regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators located within that county. Defines "booking service" and "hosting platform." |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to EET, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, JDC |
HB1773 |
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SB2165
Maui County Package; Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocations
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Amends the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues, based upon the recommendations of the State-County Functions Working Group established by Act 174, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to consider the distribution of duties and responsibilities for public services between the State and the counties and to recommend a model for the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB1774 |
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SB2166 SD1 HD1
Maui County Package; Two-lane Highway; Traffic Safety
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires vehicles going less than the speed limit on a two-lane highway, behind which a certain number of vehicles are formed in a line, to pull over where possible to let the trailing vehicles proceed when passing is unsafe. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JUD |
HB1775 |
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SB2167
Maui County Package; Surcharge on State Tax; Extension
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 6/30/2021. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1776 |
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SB2168
Maui County Package; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Habitually Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; BAC Cutoff
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration from 0.08 to 0.05 for the offenses of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant and Habitually Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB1777 |
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SB2169
Maui County Package; Historic Preservation; Archaeological Review; County Archaeologist
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Authorizes the counties to employ qualified archaeologists to perform necessary reviews under Chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Provides for automatic approval of a project if the necessary archaeological review was not completed within 30 days. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to LCA/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA/PSM, WAM |
HB1778 |
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SB2170
Maui County Package; Sunshine Law; Open Meetings; Community Meetings; Permitted Interactions; Councilmember Exemption
RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
Provides that the limit on the number of attendees for meetings described in section 92-2.5(e), Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not apply to members of a county council. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1779 |
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SB2171
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocations
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Amends the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues based upon the recommendations of the State-County Functions Working Group established by Act 174, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to consider the distribution of duties and responsibilities for public services between the State and the counties and to recommend a model for the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB1717 |
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SB2172 SD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Housing Development; Affordable Housing Land Use District Boundary Amendment
RELATING TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Provides to each county legislative body the ability to review and approve land use district boundary amendments for affordable housing projects on lands that are 15 acres or less and contiguous to urban lands or in the urban growth boundary. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HOU, WAM |
HB1716 |
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SB2173
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Tobacco Products; State and County Regulation
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals the State's preemptory power to regulate tobacco products and electronic smoking devices. Clarifies that the counties may adopt and enforce ordinances and rules that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/PSM, JDC |
HB1718 |
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SB2174
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Motor Vehicle Registration; Director of Finance; Outstanding Charges
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Allows the director of finance of a county to require payment of outstanding charges owed to the county for the towing, removal, or disposal of an abandoned or derelict vehicle within the county before issuing a motor vehicle certificate of registration. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB1719 |
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SB2175
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguard Services
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Makes an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1720 |
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SB2176
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Motor Vehicle Registration; U-Drive Additional Fee
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Increases the fee that a county may assess U-drive motor vehicles for each certificate of registration by establishing a single fee for all vehicles, with funds deposited into the revolving fund for highway beautification and disposal of abandoned and derelict vehicles. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, WAM |
HB1721 |
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SB2177
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold of blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB1722 |
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SB2178
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Extends tax credits for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of a qualified cesspool to a sewer system, and eliminates the geographical limitations for qualified cesspools. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, WAM |
HB1723 |
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SB2179 SD2
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, LMG, FIN |
HB1739 |
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SB2180 SD2
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Executive Pardon; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO EXECUTIVE PARDONS.
Establishes an application and notification process for the consideration of executive pardons. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- Re-referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 45 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1740 |
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SB2181
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Sexual Assault; Mentally Defective Persons
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Amends the offenses of sexual assault in the first and third degree, when perpetrated against someone who is mentally defective, to remove the standard of proof regarding knowledge that the other person was mentally defective, as that term is defined in section 707-700, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1741 |
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SB2182
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Repeat Offenders; Abuse of a Family or Household Member; Penalties
RELATING TO ABUSE OF A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER.
Amends the penal code to add abuse of a family or household member to felonies that qualify for repeat offender sentencing. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1742 |
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SB2183 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Property Crimes
RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF PROPERTY.
Updates the definition of "property" to expressly include intellectual property for purposes of prosecuting property crimes. Defines "intellectual property." (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:01PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB1743 |
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SB2184
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Eyewitness Identification
RELATING TO EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION.
Amends Act 281, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to provide clarification and flexibility in eyewitness identification procedures. |
(S)
2/4/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1744 |
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SB2185
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Violation of Privacy
RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
Excludes violation of privacy in the first degree, and certain paragraphs of violation of privacy in the second degree, from qualifying for deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:01PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD |
HB1745 |
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SB2186
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Constitutional Amendment; Executive Pardon (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE LEGISLATION REGARDING THE PROCESS BY WHICH CRIMINAL REPRIEVES, COMMUTATIONS, AND PARDONS ARE SUBMITTED TO AND CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNOR.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the authorization of legislation governing the process by which executive reprieves, commutations, and pardons are submitted to and considered by the governor. |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1746 |
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SB2187 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Sex Trafficking
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Includes coercion as a means of committing the offense of sex trafficking. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD |
HB1747 |
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SB2188 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Wildlife Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO WILDLIFE OFFENSES.
Provides that all animal parts, products, or items containing prohibited animal parts or products involved in the commission of wildlife trafficking or certain hunting offenses shall be considered contraband to be forfeited to and disposed of by the State. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2020- The committees on JUD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) C. Lee, San Buenaventura, Brower, Creagan, Lowen, McKelvey, Nakashima, Perruso, Say, Takayama, Yamane; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Thielen. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD |
HB1748 |
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SB2189
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Expert Witness Fees; Reimbursements; Per Diem Payments
RELATING TO WITNESS FEES AND REIMBURSEMENTS IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Clarifies applicable reimbursement to State or defendant for expert witness fees, as it pertains to testimony, preparation, and in-court attendance in state court criminal proceedings. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1749 |
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SB2190
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Eyewitness Identification
RELATING TO EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS.
Repeals Act 281, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, which codifies law enforcement investigation procedures for eyewitness identifications. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1750 |
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SB2191 HD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Water; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A WATER STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL LAND IN WAHIAWA, OAHU.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of funding construction costs of a water storage and distribution system on agricultural lands owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Wahiawa, Oahu surrounding the Kukaniloko Birthing Stones site. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLH, FIN |
HB1780 |
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SB2192 SD2
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Department of Land and Natural Resources; BLNR; State Land Use Commission; Council; Board; Commission; Members; Training; Appointment
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN EXPERTISE IN LAND USE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Prohibits council, board, and commission members from serving if the member has not completed, within the requisite time, the required training course related to native Hawaiian and Hawaiian traditional and customary rights, native Hawaiian and Hawaiian natural resource protection and access rights, and the public trust, including the State's trust responsibility. Requires that at least one member each of the board of land and natural resources and the state land use commission be appointed from a list submitted by the office of Hawaiian affairs. Effective 6/18/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLH, JUD, FIN |
HB1781 |
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SB2193
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Employment Discrimination; Criminal History
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION.
Limits the convictions that may be used in employment decisions from all convictions in the most recent ten years to felony convictions that occurred in the most recent five years and misdemeanor convictions that occurred in the most recent three years. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:30AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JUD |
HB1782 |
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SB2194
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Package; DLNR; Historic Preservation; Iwi Kupuna; Construction Worksites; Protection
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a citizen complaint intake process and prepare related informational material for dissemination and posting. Clarifies that failure to comply with certain advisement or approval processes shall constitute a violation of chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to issue an order to stop work immediately in the event of a failure to comply with certain advisement or approval processes. Makes any violator responsible for the costs of any site inspection and any recommended mitigation or restoration measures. Increases the maximum civil and administrative fines for violations of historic preservation review requirements. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to maintain and publish a list of certain violators. Authorizes the expenditure of moneys in the historic preservation special fund for certain costs relating to the enforcement of chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to LCA/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA/WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB1783 |
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SB2195 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Package; Landowner Liability; Native Hawaiian Traditional and Customary Practices
RELATING TO LANDOWNER LIABILITY.
Provides liability protections for public and private landowners who expressly allow access and use of their land to practitioners of native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC |
HB1784 |
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SB2196
Kauai County Package; Vehicle Registration; Director of Finance; Abandoned Vehicles; Outstanding Charges
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Authorizes the director of finance of each county to require that the owner of an abandoned vehicle repay the county for any towing, removal, or disposal costs incurred by that vehicle as a condition to receiving a certificate of vehicle registration or authorizing the transfer of certain vehicles. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to PSM/TRS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/TRS, WAM |
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SB2197
Kauai County Package; Highway Safety; Registration Expense; U-Drive Motor Vehicles; Fees
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Increases the maximum additional fee that may be charged for certificates of registration for U-drive motor vehicles. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, WAM |
HB1712 |
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SB2198
Kauai County Package; State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguard Services
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Makes an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1713 |
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SB2199
Electric Rickshaw; Transportation; Registration; Operation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes registration requirements and driver's licensing requirements for operation of electric rickshaws. Defines electric rickshaw. |
(S)
2/5/2020- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, Baker, S. Chang, Fevella, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
TRS, WAM |
HB1836 |
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SB2200
Fair Housing; Assistance Animals; Service Animals; Reasonable Accommodations; Written Findings; Telehealth; Health Care Providers; Civil Rights Commission; Department of the Attorney General
RELATING TO FAIR HOUSING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS.
Requires licensed health care providers to make written findings whether a patient or client has a disability and whether the need for an assistance animal or service animal is related to the disability so long as certain circumstances are present. Requires the civil rights commission in consultation with the department of the attorney general to adopt rules and prescribe forms. |
(S)
2/21/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, Baker, S. Chang, Fevella, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
CPH/JDC |
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SB2201
Firearm Buyback Centers; Department of Public Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires the department of public safety to establish a firearm buyback center in each county in the State. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, K. Kahele, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2202
Motor Vehicle; Automobile; Towing; Predatory Towing
RELATING TO TOWING.
Prevents predatory towing by requiring documented approval authorizing removal of a vehicle from private property by the property owner or a designated representative. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Re-Referred to TRS, CPH/JDC. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, K. Kahele, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
TRS, CPH/JDC |
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SB2203
Stored Vehicles; Expired License Plates; Registration
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Modifies the registration process for stored vehicles with expired license plates. |
(S)
2/11/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
PSM, WAM |
HB1693 |
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SB2204 SD1
Human Services; Pregnant Women; Substance Abuse Treatment; Mental Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Provides that certain pregnant women receiving substance abuse treatment are eligible for substance abuse treatment and mental health services for an additional twelve months following childbirth. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, RUDERMAN, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
HMS, CPH |
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SB2205 SD2
Housing; Important Lands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.
Establishes procedures for the identification and designation of important housing lands. Defines important housing lands as public lands owned by the State that are located within 1.0 mile of any rail mass transit station and needed to promote the development of homes priced below market rates for Hawaii residents who are owner-occupants and own no other real property. Requires the State and counties to identify and designate important housing lands. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN/HSG, WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, Fevella, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
TRN/HSG, WLH, FIN |
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SB2206 SD2
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects consistent with the purposes of the rental housing revolving fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 10:40AM in conference room 423. |
S. CHANG, K. KAHELE, MORIWAKI, RUDERMAN, Shimabukuro |
HSG, FIN |
HB1817 |
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SB2207
Constitutional Amendment; Housing; State Population Growth (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO REQUIRE THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO PLAN TO PRODUCE ENOUGH HOUSING TO MEET DEMAND IN ITS MANAGEMENT OF POPULATION GROWTH.
Amends the constitution to require the State to plan to provide enough housing to meet demand in its management of population growth. |
(S)
1/31/2020- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, Nishihara |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2208
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; License Recovery Fees; Repeal
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Repeals Act 137, SLH 2017, relating to the pass on of vehicle license recovery fees to lessees of motor vehicle rentals. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to TRS/CPH, WAM/JDC. |
S. CHANG, HARIMOTO, K. Kahele, L. Thielen |
TRS/CPH, WAM/JDC |
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SB2209 SD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Capitol Auditorium; Capitol Conference Rooms; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to upgrade the sound system in the auditorium and conference rooms at the state capitol. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
S. CHANG, Nishihara, L. Thielen |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2210 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Right of First Refusal; Development
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Department of Hawaiian Home Land lands, that are within a one-half mile radius of a rail transit station provided there is a transfer of any property interest, including a leasehold interest, of state lands that are within a one-half mile radius of a rail transit station. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
S. CHANG, Baker, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, L. Thielen |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2211
Permits; Automatic Approval
RELATING TO PERMIT PROCESSING.
Beginning July 1, 2020, requires the State or an appropriate county agency to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an application for a permit necessary for the development, pre-development, construction, or substantial rehabilitation of a project within sixty-five days of submission. Provides for automatic permit approval if the State or respective county agency does not make a timely decision on the application. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to GVO/PSM, JDC. |
S. CHANG, KANUHA, Nishihara |
GVO/PSM, JDC |
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SB2212 SD2
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale in perpetuity to buyers who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants, and do not own any other real property. Requires each county to submit a report on inclusionary zoning requirements to the legislature every year until the regular session of 2025. Effective 6/18/2050 and repeals on 7/1/2025. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG |
WLH/HSG, FIN |
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SB2213
Air Quality; Traffic Congestion; Parking Cash-out Program; Parking Subsidy
RELATING TO PARKING.
Requires employers of fifty persons or more who provide a parking subsidy to employees to offer a parking cash-out program. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Re-Referred to LCA/JDC, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Baker, L. Thielen |
LCA/JDC, WAM |
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SB2214 SD2
Discretionary Permit; High-Density Housing; Transit-oriented Development; Affordable Housing Development
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires state or county agencies to issue discretionary permits for housing development projects that meet certain requirements within sixty days of receipt of a permit application deemed to be complete by the receiving state or county agency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 10:40AM in conference room 423. |
S. CHANG, Fevella, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran |
HSG, FIN |
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SB2215
Zero Net Vehicle Growth Policy; Dealers; Import
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Beginning January 1,     , establishes a zero net vehicle growth policy in the State to ensure that the number of vehicles in the State does not exceed the vehicle threshold. Prohibits the importation of a vehicle into the State unless the dealer or individual importing the vehicle demonstrates proof that an existing vehicle in the State was recycled, destroyed, or transported out of the State and the importation of the vehicle does not cause the total number of vehicles in the State to exceed the vehicle threshold. Requires proof of compliance for dealers and individuals importing vehicles from out of the State. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to TRS/CPH, JDC. |
S. CHANG, Fevella |
TRS/CPH, JDC |
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SB2216 SD2
Empty Homes Tax; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Fair Market Rent
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an empty homes conveyance tax against certain residential property owners who own a vacant residential unit in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz |
HSG, JUD, FIN |
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SB2217
District Boundaries; Amendments; Counties; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes county land use decision-making authorities to amend district boundaries involving lands greater than fifteen but no more than one hundred acres if a proposed project consists of housing units where 50 per cent of the housing units are priced at or below 140 per cent of the area median income and are occupied by the owner at all times. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to HOU/AEN, WAM. |
S. CHANG, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
HOU/AEN, WAM |
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SB2218
Landlord-tenant Code; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions; School Impact Fees; Exemption; Self-help Housing Nonprofit; Leases; Leasehold Condominiums; State Lands; HHFDC; Real Property Discrimination; Housing Assistance Program; Low-income Housing Tax Credit; State Rent Supplement; Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond Authorization; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Prohibits landlords from evicting tenants where units are not habitable and limits tenants' liability. Exempts certain housing units from school impact fee requirements. Authorizes Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to enter into ninety-nine year leases for condominiums on state lands. Prohibits discrimination based on participation in a housing assistance program. Specifies that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code do not apply with respect to claims for the state low-income housing tax credit. Appropriates funds for the State Rent Supplement Program. Amends the Hula Mae Multifamily revenue bond authorization amount. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to HOU/CPH, WAM/JDC. |
S. CHANG, KANUHA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
HOU/CPH, WAM/JDC |
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SB2219
Heat Abatement; Green Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEAT ABATEMENT.
Expands authorized expenditures from the Hawaii green infrastructure special fund to include energy-efficient air conditioning. Appropriates funds and authorizes the department of education to borrow funds from the green infrastructure loan program for heat abatement. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to EDU/EET, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Baker, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
EDU/EET, WAM |
HB1694 |
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SB2220
Emergency Shelter; Minors; Consent; Providers; Child Welfare Services
RELATING TO MINORS.
Expands the circumstances where a minor may consent to no cost emergency shelter and related services to include cases where the provider is coordinating with child welfare services. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. |
S. CHANG, KANUHA, Baker, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
HMS, JDC |
HB2024 |
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SB2221
Public Transportation; State Employees; Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the department of accounting and general services to develop and implement a public transportation subsidy program for state employees. Appropriates funds for the public transportation subsidy program. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to GVO/LCA, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
GVO/LCA, WAM |
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SB2222
Individual Development Accounts; Income Tax Credit; DHS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS.
Reactivates the individual development account contribution income tax credit for the five-year period from 2021 through 2025. Amends provisions regarding state-funded individual development accounts. Appropriates funds to the department of human services. |
(S)
2/6/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
S. CHANG, KANUHA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
HMS, WAM |
HB2244 |
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SB2223
Rent Restrictions; Rent Control
RELATING TO RENT CONTROL.
Prohibits landlords from increasing rent above a certain percentage over any twelve-month period. Establishes provisions for rent control. Excludes certain properties from rent control. Requires a report regarding the effectiveness of rent control in the State. Repeals on 12/31/2030. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to HOU/CPH, JDC. |
S. CHANG, RUDERMAN, Fevella, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HOU/CPH, JDC |
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SB2224 SD2
Maui Memorial Medical Center; CIP; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys to finance structural improvements for Maui Memorial Medical Center. Requires matching private funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Fevella, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HLT, FIN |
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SB2225 SD1
Dry Needling; Physical Therapists; Scope of Practice
RELATING TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT.
Clarifies the scope of practice for licensed physical therapists to include the practice of dry needling. Requires the board of physical therapists to certify qualified licensed physical therapists to perform dry needling and designate requirements to perform dry needling. Allows the board of physical therapists to revoke or suspend a physical therapist's license for performing dry needling incorrectly, without proper training or certification, or in a manner that would likely harm a patient. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Fevella, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
CPH, JDC |
HB1807 |
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SB2226
Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Insurance Commissioner, Licensure; Reporting
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Establishes business practice and transparency reporting requirements for pharmacy benefit managers. Replaces the registration requirement for pharmacy benefit managers with a licensing requirement. Increases penalties for violations of the pharmacy benefit managers law. Effective 1/1/2021. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
BAKER, INOUYE, KIM, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Harimoto, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC |
HB1609 |
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SB2227 SD2 HD1
Electronic Smoking Devices; E-liquid; Tobacco Products; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee; Health Education, Nicotine Cessation, and Prevention Programs
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Allocates a portion of funds collected on excise taxes on tobacco products to fund health education, prevention, and nicotine cessation programs for youth, regarding the risks and dangers of the use of electronic smoking devices. Repeals certain statutory provisions relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective 6/18/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
CPC, JUD, FIN |
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SB2228 SD2 HD1
Flavored Products for Electronic Smoking Devices; Ban; Sales; Labeling; Retailer; Unlawful Shipment of E-liquid Products
RELATING TO FLAVORED PRODUCTS FOR ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of e-liquid products. Beginning July 1, 2020, prohibits the sale of flavored products for electronic smoking devices, the mislabeling of e-liquid products containing nicotine, and the sale of tobacco products other than through retail sales via a direct, in-person exchange between a retailer and consumer. Establishes penalties. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices containing e-liquid within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
CPC, JUD, FIN |
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SB2229
Unfair and Deceptive Practices; Transient Accommodations; Rates; Mandatory Fees
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Requires that advertisements for rates for transient accommodations include all mandatory fees, except for taxes imposed by the State or county. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH/EET, JDC. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, Fevella, Harimoto, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
CPH/EET, JDC |
HB1603 |
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SB2230
Hotels; Restaurants; Service Charges
RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
Prohibits restaurants and hotels from applying service charges for the sale of food or beverage services unless they are distributed as tip income directly to their employees. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH/LCA, JDC. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, HARIMOTO, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, RUDERMAN, L. THIELEN, Fevella, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
CPH/LCA, JDC |
HB1605 |
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SB2231 SD1
Unlawful Shipment of E-liquid Products; Tobacco Products; Eliquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; Health Education and Prevention Programs; Taxation
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of e-liquid products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices containing e-liquid within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Allocates a portion of funds collected from excise taxes on tobacco products to health education and prevention programs about the risks and dangers of the use of electronic smoking devices for youth. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective 9/1/2020. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, K. KAHELE, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
CPH, JDC/WAM |
HB2456 |
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SB2232
Vehicle Sharing; Peer-to-peer Program Regulation; Insurance
RELATING TO PEER-TO-PEER VEHICLE SHARING.
Creates a new chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes regulating peer-to-peer vehicle sharing in Hawaii. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, S. Chang, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
CPH/TRS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2233 SD1
Commercial Motor Vehicles; Examiner of Drivers; Permanent Disqualification; Human Trafficking; Conviction; Licensing
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires the examiner of drivers to disqualify any person from driving a commercial motor vehicle for life if that person uses a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony involving an act or practice of severe forms of trafficking in persons. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN/IAC, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
INOUYE, S. CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
TRN/IAC, JUD |
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SB2234
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, S. Chang, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
TRN, JUD, FIN |
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SB2235 SD2 HD1
Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Repeat Offenders; Habitual Offenders; Operating a Vehicle After License Suspended or Revoked for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; State Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory Special Fund
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Establishes a state drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund, to be administered by the Department of Health. Deposits fines for repeat offenders, habitual offenders, and offenders who operate a vehicle after license and privilege have been suspended or revoked for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant into the special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
INOUYE, S. Chang, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
TRN, JUD, FIN |
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SB2236
Traffic; Highway Safety; Automated Speed Enforcement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program (Program). Authorizes counties to administer the Program. Requires proceeds of fines to be expended in the county from which they were collected for operation of the Program. Makes an appropriation. Establishes a Speed Committee. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, S. Chang, Gabbard, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2237
Abortion Survivors; Born Alive Infant; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Ensures the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of all infants born alive in the State. Mandates medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment to all born alive infants. Establishes civil and criminal penalties. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
FEVELLA, Kim |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2238
Abortion; Pain Capable; Dismemberment; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY.
Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that is capable of feeling pain. Prohibits abortions by dismemberment. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2239
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; Criminal Justice Research Institute; Prosecutorial Transparency; Reporting Requirements; Advisory Board
RELATING TO PROSECUTORIAL TRANSPARENCY.
Requires the offices of the prosecuting attorney of the respective counties to collect and publish certain data relating to criminal defendants and prosecutorial decision-making. Requires governor to establish a prosecutorial transparency advisory board. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
K. RHOADS (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
HB2749 |
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SB2240
Certified Public Accountants; Licenses
RELATING TO LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
Amends provisions relating to licensure of certified public accountants. Increases minimum of semester hours of upper division or graduate level accounting or auditing subjects to twenty-four hours. Effective August 1, 2021. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to HRE, CPH. |
K. RHOADS, Baker |
HRE, CPH |
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SB2241 SD1
Liquor Commission; Liquor License; Complaints
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Requires the liquor commission to record all complaints against any licensee, regardless of whether the complaint is filed during or after the occurrence of the violation. Requires the liquor commission to review the history of complaints against any applicant at the time of application for a new license or renewal of an existing license. Takes effect 6/18/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS, Moriwaki |
JUD |
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SB2242
Income Tax; Standard Deduction; Personal Exemption
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Increases the amount of the standard deduction and the personal exemption. Requires the standard deduction and personal exemption to be adjusted for inflation on an annual basis. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to WAM. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
WAM |
HB1800 |
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SB2243
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Remote Public Testimony; House and Senate Hearings
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY.
Requires the house and senate to permit remote testimony, via telephone, at public hearings. |
(S)
2/4/2020- The committee on TEC deferred the measure. |
K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN |
TEC, WAM |
HB2418 |
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SB2244
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Disability; Discrimination
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION.
Clarifies the meaning of "program or activity receiving state financial assistance". Excludes cases within the scope of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act from the jurisdiction of the Hawaii civil rights commission. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS, Ruderman |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
HB2420 |
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SB2245
General Excise Tax; Auditory Devices; Exemption
RELATING TO AUDITORY DEVICES.
Exempts gross receipts from the sale of auditory devices, such as hearing aids, from the general excise tax. Amends the definition of "prosthetic device" to include devices worn on the body. Exempts gross receipts from the repair of prosthetic devices from the general excise tax. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN |
CPH, WAM |
HB1633 |
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SB2246
DOE; Hawai‘i School for the Deaf and Blind; Board of Trustees; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO THE HAWAI'I SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND.
Creates a Board of Trustees for the Hawai‘i School for the Deaf and Blind to establish an independent governance structure for the school. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Re-Referred to EDU/CPH/JDC, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN |
EDU/CPH/JDC, WAM |
HB2421 |
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SB2247
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Employment First; Persons with Disabilities; Employment
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Establishes Employment First as a state policy for persons with disabilities. Requires state and county agencies to implement Employment First in hiring and in all programs and services administered or funded by the State or counties. Applies Employment First principles to Medicaid home- and community-based waiver programs. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to HMS/LCA, CPH. |
K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN |
HMS/LCA, CPH |
HB2419 |
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SB2248 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Blind; Visually Impaired; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires DHS to establish a neighbor islands blind and visually impaired service pilot program to provide services and training for blind and visually impaired neighbor island residents. Appropriates funds. Repeals 06/30/2022. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
K. RHOADS, Ruderman |
HMS/CPH, WAM |
HB2417 |
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SB2249 SD1 HD1
Historic Preservation; Civil and Administrative Violation; Archaeological Activities
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Makes it a civil and administrative violation for any person to knowingly and intentionally engage in certain archaeological activities without obtaining the required permission or approval from the department of land and natural resources, use explosives in land development or alteration activities subject to historic review, and violate or fail to carry out any agreed upon mitigation condition or commitment. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
TANIGUCHI, RIVIERE |
WLH, FIN |
HB2443 |
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SB2250
Public Employees' Compensation Appeals Board; Collective Bargaining; Classes; Repricing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Establishes the public employees' compensation appeals board to hear appeals requesting the repricing of a class. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to LCA/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA/GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1960 |
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SB2251
Collective Bargaining; State Law Enforcement Officers; State and County Ocean Safety and Water Safety Officers
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Amends bargaining unit (14). Retains state law enforcement officers under bargaining unit (14). Creates a separate bargaining unit (15) for state and county ocean safety and water safety officers. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 309. |
TANIGUCHI |
LAB, FIN |
HB1698 |
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SB2252
Employees' Retirement System; Compensation
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Amends the definition of compensation for retirement benefits. |
(S)
2/4/2020- The committee on LCA deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2253 SD1
Equal Pay; Wage Discrimination; Salary or Wage History; Employment
RELATING TO EQUAL PAY.
Conforms statutory prohibitions against wage discrimination with other prohibitions on employment discrimination. Clarifies allowable justifications for compensation differentials and remedies for pay disparity. Requires employers to disclose wage ranges to employees and prospective employees. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, JDC |
HB1701 |
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SB2254
University Laboratory School; Student Enrollment; Exemption
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Extends the sunset date of the University Laboratory School's student enrollment exemption from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2022. |
(S)
2/12/2020- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
KIDANI, Baker, Gabbard, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2255 SD2
HPHA; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; DOE; Public Charter Schools; Teacher Housing; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER RENTAL HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide rental housing projects for teachers employed by the Department of Education and public charter schools. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Appropriates funds for deposit into the dwelling unit revolving fund. Requires the Department of Education to lease land and contract with private entities for the development, management, maintenance, or revitalization of teacher housing. Permits a project owner to lease teacher housing to other eligible tenants if occupancy of teacher housing falls below 95%. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG/LHE, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KIDANI, BAKER, GABBARD, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
HSG/LHE, FIN |
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SB2256 SD2
Education; DOE; Public Charter School Commission; Education; Teachers; Recruitment Incentive
RELATING TO TEACHER RECRUITMENT.
Authorizes the Department of Education to provide incentives to enhance the recruitment and retention of public school and early education teachers. Authorizes the State Public Charter School Commission to provide incentives to enhance the recruitment and retention of public charter school teachers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KIDANI, BAKER, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Inouye, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2257 SD1
State Public Charter School Commission; Residency; Expenses
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Amends the minimum qualifications for nominees to the State Public Charter School Commission to require residency in the State. Provides that commission members may be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable travel expenses incurred in the conduct of official commission business. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KIDANI, Baker, Gabbard, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
LHE, FIN |
HB1974 |
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SB2258
Murder; Manslaughter; Affirmative Defense; Extreme Mental or Emotional Disturbance; Gender; Sexual Orientation; Gay Panic Defense; Prohibition
RELATING TO CRIMINAL DEFENSE.
Prohibits defendants from claiming that discovery, knowledge, or disclosure of a victim's gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation resulted in extreme mental or emotional disturbance sufficient to reduce a charge of murder to a charge of manslaughter unless the other circumstances of a defendant's explanation exist and are sufficient to reasonably find extreme mental or emotional disturbance. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to JDC. |
KIDANI, Baker, Gabbard, Inouye, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2259 SD1 HD1
DOE; Adult Education; Workforce Development Diploma; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Establishes a workforce readiness diploma program within the department of education's community school for adults program or adult education program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KIDANI, GABBARD, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, WAKAI, Baker, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LHE/LAB, FIN |
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SB2260
Civil Identification Card; Minimum Age; Repeal
RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Repeals the minimum age requirement to obtain a civil identification card in the State. |
(H)
3/12/2020- The committees on JUD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) C. Lee, San Buenaventura, Brower, Creagan, Lowen, McKelvey, Nakashima, Perruso, Takayama, Yamane; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Say, Thielen. |
KIDANI, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JUD |
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SB2261 SD2
Taxation; Income Tax Exclusion; Public School Teachers
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides an income tax exclusion for certain public school teachers. Defines eligible teachers as full-time school teachers, special education teachers, school librarians, and school counselors employed by the Department of Education or a charter school. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KIDANI, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Baker, Gabbard, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2262 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board; Powers and Duties; Certificates; Private Schools
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD.
Amends the powers and duties of the Hawaii teacher standards board to authorize the issuance of certificates for teachers at private schools. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Baker, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2263 SD2
Department of Education; Profit and School Credit for Students; School Commercial Enterprises
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Broadens the scope of profit-making operations students can engage in at schools to include commercial enterprises. Allows students to receive either school credit or compensation when they engage in profit-making operations. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KIDANI, KEITH-AGARAN, WAKAI, Baker, Gabbard, Inouye, Kanuha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2264 SD2 HD1
DOE; School Meals; Free or Reduced Lunch; Students; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL LUNCH REFORM.
Increases the number of days by which students must apply for free or reduced lunch and replenish the student's meal fund. Prohibits serving an alternative meal to students solely for failure to pay within thirty days of the first semester of a school year or thirty days after the student's meal fund account reaches a zero or negative balance. Prohibits a school from publicly identifying or stigmatizing a student who is unable to pay for a school meal. Requires the department of education to use moneys from the special school lunch fund to provide school meals. Appropriates funds into and out of the special school lunch fund. Requires the department of education to report to the Legislature regarding the number of students who are denied meals based on the inability to pay. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KIDANI, BAKER, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, Gabbard, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2265 SD2 HD1
DHHL; Micro Enterprise Assistance Program; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
Establishes the micro enterprise assistance program on Hawaiian home lands revolving fund to provide grants and loans through the implementation by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands of the micro enterprise assistance program to qualified native Hawaiians, native Hawaiian-controlled homestead associations, homestead association community development corporations, and Native Hawaiian community organizations with a demonstrated ability and history of making and administering loans and providing support to qualified native Hawaiians. Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to implement the program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Har, Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO, S. CHANG, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere |
WLH, FIN |
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SB2266 SD1
Sex Offender; Residential Restriction; Former Victim
RELATING TO SEX OFFENDERS.
Prohibits a sex offender from residing within two thousand feet of the sex offender's former victim or the victim's immediate family members. Requires the covered offender to receive approval from the Attorney General prior to a change in address. Takes effect 8/26/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
SHIMABUKURO, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, Taniguchi |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2267
Harassment; Fisherman
RELATING TO HARASSMENT.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing. |
(S)
1/29/2020- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2268 HD1
Divorce; Physical Presence; Residency Requirement
RELATING TO DIVORCE.
Grants exclusive original jurisdiction in matters of divorce to the family court of the circuit in which an applicant is domiciled at the time the application is filed. Repeals the requirement that a person be domiciled or physically present in the State for a continuous period of at least six months before completing a divorce. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
SHIMABUKURO, Baker, S. Chang, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, L. Thielen |
JUD, FIN |
HB2379 |
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SB2269
Motor Vehicle Dealer Licenses; Motor Vehicle Salesperson Licenses; Suspension; Revocation; Denial of Issuance or Renewal; Failure to Return; Conditional Financing
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Clarifies that a motor vehicle dealer or salesperson license may be suspended, revoked, or denied if the dealer or salesperson withholds the return of a buyer's downpayment or trade-in when the buyer's motor vehicle purchase or lease agreement is contingent upon financing of the purchase, and pursuant to the financing or credit application signed at the time of purchase, the buyer was unable to qualify. |
(S)
1/28/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
CPH, JDC |
HB2206 |
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SB2270
Vaccinations; Exemptions
RELATING TO MEDICAL AUTONOMY.
Authorizes conscientious beliefs as a basis for exemption from vaccination requirements. Requires that the first option for quarantine of an individual be quarantined inside that individual's residence. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Inouye, Kim, Moriwaki |
CPH, JDC |
HB2459 |
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SB2271 SD1
DOE; Athletics; Football; Helmets and Other Safety Equipment
RELATING TO SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Requires Department of Education school football programs to ensure that each non-new football and privately purchased football helmet and other safety equipment used in a football program is reconditioned and recertified at least once every two years. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
SHIMABUKURO, Baker, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
LHE, FIN |
HB2204 |
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SB2272
CIP; Thirteenth Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirteenth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
WAM |
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SB2273 SD2
Time Sharing; Notice of Material Change; Purchaser Right to Cancel
RELATING TO TIME SHARING.
Provides purchasers of time shares with rescission rights if there is a material change to the information contained in the disclosure statement. Requires developers to provide notice to the purchaser regarding any pertinent or material change made to the disclosure statement. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2020- The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BAKER, MORIWAKI, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Nishihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
CPC/JUD, FIN |
HB2222 |
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SB2274
Cannabidiol; Department of Health; Laboratory Standards and Testing; Marketing and Labeling
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Regulates cannabidiol under the department of health to be consistent with the Hawaii Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Allows licensees under the industrial hemp pilot program to market their products to the consumer market in a manner that is regulated and tested for safety, purity, and potency. |
(S)
2/11/2020- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
BAKER, S. Chang, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
CPH/AEN, JDC |
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SB2275 SD2 HD1
Notaries Public; Remote Notarization; Electronic Documents
RELATING TO NOTARIAL ACTS.
Updates the laws regarding notaries public to conform to the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (2018), the Hawaii Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, other state notary laws, and current notary practices. Effective 7/1/2021. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
BAKER, NISHIHARA, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Ihara, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2276 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Prescription Drugs; Price Increases; Notification; Insurance Commissioner; Fines
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires drug manufacturers to notify the insurance commissioner, prescription drug benefit plans, and pharmacy benefit managers if a proposed increase in the wholesale price of certain drugs would result in a           per cent or more price increase over a twoyear period. Requires the drug manufacturer to identify and report to the insurance commissioner information on certain drugs whose wholesale acquisition cost increases by a certain amount during a specified time frame. Requires the insurance commissioner to post price information on the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affair's website. Imposes fines. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
HLT, CPC |
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SB2277 SD1
Minors; Minor-Initiated Mental Health Treatment or Counseling Services; Confidentiality; Mental Health Professionals
RELATING TO ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE.
Allows an unlicensed mental health professional, working under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, to provide mental health treatments or counseling services to minors without parental or legal guardian consent, knowledge, or participation. Requires a mental health professional to assist a minor with completing a non-disclosure notification form to send to covered entities, when appropriate. Requires a covered entity, upon receiving a completed notification form, to maintain confidentiality of minor-initiated mental health treatment or counseling services. Effective 1/1/2021. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
CPH, JDC |
HB2043 |
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SB2278 SD2 HD1
Balance Billing; Surprise Billing; Prohibitions; Health Insurance; Nonparticipating Providers; Binding Arbitration
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Prohibits nonparticipating health care providers from balance billing patients in specific circumstances. Establishes rate calculation requirements for reimbursement of nonparticipating providers. Requires the insurance commissioner to refer certain disputes between insurers and non-participating providers to an independent dispute resolution entity for binding arbitration. Repeals 1/2/2025. Effective 1/2/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
BAKER, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2504 |
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SB2279 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Front Street Apartments; Lealii Affordable Housing Project; Appropriation Extension ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Extends the deadline for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire the Front Street Apartments affordable housing project on Maui unless the ground lease is renegotiated or a new ground lease is issued. Amends the appropriation of rental housing revolving funds for the Lealii affordable housing project to an unspecified amount. Extends the deadline to obtain land use approvals for the Lealii affordable housing project on Maui. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Kidani, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
HSG, JUD, FIN |
HB1929 |
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SB2280 SD1
Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Independent or Rural Pharmacies; Rural Rate of Reimbursement; Insurance Commissioner; Licensure; Reporting
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Prohibits certain contracts for managed care entered into after June 30, 2020, from containing a provision that authorizes a pharmacy benefit manager to reimburse a contracting pharmacy on a maximum allowable cost basis, and voids any such provisions in existing managed care contracts. Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from engaging in self-serving or deceptive business practices. Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from engaging in unfair methods of competition or unfair practices. Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from retaining any portion of spread pricing. Prohibits a pharmacy benefit manager from reimbursing a 340B pharmacy differently than any other network pharmacy. Prohibits a pharmacy benefit manager from reimbursing an independent or rural pharmacy an amount less than the rural rate for each drug under certain circumstances. Prohibits a pharmacy benefit manager from prohibiting a pharmacist to provide certain information to insureds. Increases pharmacy benefit managers' annual reporting requirements. Requires the insurance commissioner to file annual reports with the legislature. Increases pharmacy benefit manager registration and renewal fees. Makes certain violations of pharmacy benefit managers subject to the penalties provided in chapter 480 and chapter 481, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN |
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SB2281 SD1 HD1
Behavior Analysts; Regulation; Sunset Repeal
RELATING TO BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS.
Makes permanent the regulation of behavior analysts. Exempts the behavior analysts licensing program from the auditor's evaluation requirement. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
BAKER, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB2282 SD2
HDOA; Agricultural Enforcement Program; Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund; Law Enforcement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the agricultural enforcement program and agricultural enforcement special fund within the Department of Agriculture. Authorizes the Board of Agriculture and agricultural enforcement officers to exercise police powers. Extends to the agricultural enforcement program the applicability of certain statutory provisions relating to the law enforcement officer independent review board; possession of electric guns; the law enforcement standards board; emergency vehicles; and worker's compensation for volunteer emergency response personnel. Authorizes the use of funds in the agricultural development and food security special fund for protection of agricultural resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN |
AGR, JUD, FIN |
HB2189 |
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SB2283
Taxation; Refundable Tax Credit; Child Care Expenses
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a child care expense refundable tax credit that is equal to an unspecified per cent of the amount the taxpayer spent on eligible child care expenses during that taxable year. Defines "eligible child care expenses" as the total amount the taxpayer paid to a child care facility in the State for the care of a child who is under the age of 13 and for whom the taxpayer is entitled to a deduction under section 235-54(a), HRS. Prohibits a taxpayer from claiming both the child care expenses tax credit and the credit for employment-related expenses for household and dependent care services under section 235-55.6, HRS. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. |
(S)
2/13/2020- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2284 SD1 HD1
Health Care Insurance; Step Therapy; Auditor; Impact Assessment Report
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE.
Prohibits a health care insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization from requiring an insured, subscriber, member, or enrollee diagnosed with stage two through stage four cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for the drug prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions, for health insurance policies and contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2020. Requires Auditor to conduct impact assessment report on mandated health insurance coverage. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
DELA CRUZ |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB2285
Food Donation; Charitable Donations; Liability Protection
RELATING TO FOOD DONATION.
Expands liability protection for donors to include donations of food and similar donations made directly to needy persons. Authorizes the donation of expired food when the donor reasonably believes in good faith that the food remains fit for human consumption. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2286
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Tourism; Resource Management Task Force; Trail Fee Pilot Program; Commercial Tour Guide Certification Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Convenes a resource management task force to develop plans and a schedule to implement a trail fee pilot program and a commercial tour guide certification program. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to WTL/EET/HRE, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WTL/EET/HRE, WAM |
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SB2287
DLNR; Transient Accommodations Tax; Conservation Funding
RELATING TO CONSERVATION FUNDING.
Amends the distribution of revenues collected from the transient accommodations tax to allocate a greater portion to the special land and development fund. |
(S)
2/5/2020- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB2288
Taxation; Refundable Tax Credit; Child Care Resource Agencies; Child Care Referral Agencies
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a child care resource and referral contribution refundable tax credit that is equal to 50% of the amount of the monetary contribution the taxpayer makes to a child care resource agency or child care referral agency in the State. Prohibits a taxpayer from claiming both the child care contribution tax credit and the credit for employment-related expenses for household and dependent care services under section 235-55.6, HRS. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2289
Taxation; Refundable Tax Credit; Promotion of Child Care Facilities
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a child care facility contribution refundable tax credit that is equal to 50% of the amount of the monetary contribution a taxpayer makes to a child care facility in the State. Prohibits a taxpayer from claiming both the child care contribution tax credit and the credit for employment-related expenses for household and dependent care services under section 235-55.6, HRS. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2290
Taxation; Refundable Tax Credit; Early Childhood Educators, Child Care Facilities
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a refundable tax credit for each taxpayer who is employed as an early childhood educator by a child care facility in the State. Defines "child care facility" and "early childhood educator." Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2291 SD2 HD1
Refundable Tax Credit; Business-Supported Child Care
RELATING TO TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020, establishes a refundable tax credit equal to an unspecified percentage of eligible child care expenses paid by an employer for its employees' child care needs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
HSH, FIN |
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SB2292
Taxation; Refundable Tax Credit; Child Care Facility Operators
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a refundable tax credit equal to the average monthly number of children who attend a child care facility operated by a taxpayer, multiplied by an unspecified sum. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
CPH/HMS, WAM |
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SB2293 SD1
Audit; DOE
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit to determine whether the Department of Education is meeting requirements under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act as it pertains to individuals with the type of disability covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Act. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, JUD, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LHE, JUD, LMG, FIN |
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SB2294 SD1
Taxation; Tax Credit; Expenses for Household and Dependent Care Services Necessary for Gainful Employment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the income brackets of the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
2/11/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 27 |
DELA CRUZ, Inouye, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
FIN |
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SB2295 SD2 HD1
DOE; Service-learning; Curriculum; Community Service Volunteer Work
RELATING TO SERVICE-LEARNING.
Requires the department of education to implement a servicelearning curriculum to develop student character, values, selfesteem, civic responsibility, and knowledge of local community issues and concerns though community service volunteer work. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2296 SD2
DOE; FAFSA Working Group; State Plan; Graduation Requirement
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education's existing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) working group to create a state plan to make completion of the FAFSA or an opt-out waiver a statewide graduation requirement by the 2022-2023 school year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 309. |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, Inouye, Kanuha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LHE, FIN |
HB2088 |
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SB2297
Neighborhood Revitalization Boards; Counties
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Establishes neighborhood revitalization boards, administered by the counties, to develop, advocate for, and implement neighborhood revitalization plans. Requires the counties to provide a percentage of matching funds for any revitalization plan or project for which the State provides funds. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, Inouye |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB2298
Statute of Limitations for Income Tax Purposes; Federal Contracts
RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
Eliminates a redundancy regarding the reopening of the statute of limitations for income tax purposes if a federal contract is renegotiated. |
(S)
1/29/2020- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KIDANI, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WAM |
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SB2299
Land Exchange; Diversified Agricultural Production; Housing
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
Allows the governor to negotiate land exchanges to acquire lands suitable for long-term diversified agricultural production in return for state lands to be developed for affordable, workforce, and other housing. Provides that all land exchanges are subject to legislative approval. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to GVO/WTL, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, TANIGUCHI, Shimabukuro |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
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SB2300
UH; Early Childhood Education; Single Articulation Pathway
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Requires the University of Hawaii to develop a single articulation pathway that allows students who complete an associate degree in a field relating to early childhood education to pursue a common curriculum in early childhood education that will articulate, without alteration, with a related baccalaureate degree program at another University of Hawaii campus. Establishes an early childhood education articulation working group to assist the University of Hawaii in developing the articulation pathway. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KIDANI, Inouye, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2301 SD2
Litter Control; Cigarettes; Tax; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL.
Increases the cigarette excise tax imposed on each cigarette sold in the State and allocates the increase in tax revenues to a cigarette litter abatement special fund. Provides that the cigarette litter abatement special fund shall be used to cover the costs of collecting and removing cigarette litter and providing outreach and education to curb improper cigarette litter disposal. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 325. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KIDANI, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
EEP, FIN |
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SB2302
Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Products; E-liquid; Unlawful Shipment of E-liquid Products; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee; Health Education and Prevention Programs
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of e-liquid products. Includes e-liquid within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Requires applicants seeking a retail tobacco permit to specify whether the retailer engages in the retail sale of e-liquid for each place of business for which a permit is sought. Allocates a portion of funds collected in excise taxes on tobacco products to health education and prevention programs about the risks and dangers of the use of electronic smoking devices for youth. Repeals certain provisions relating to electronic smoking devices. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC/WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, Kanuha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2303 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Wahiawa Dam and Reservoir; Emergency Intervention Plan; Dam Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WAHIAWA DAM AND RESERVOIR.
Requires the department of land and natural resources engineering division to develop an emergency intervention plan for the Wahiawa dam and reservoir. Requires the department of land and natural resources to study the feasibility of the State acquiring the Wahiawa dam and reservoir. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, RIVIERE |
WLH, FIN |
HB2031 |
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SB2304
Domestic Abuse; TRO; Family Courts
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Provides that family courts may withhold from public inspection any record of a denied temporary restraining order or denied protective order; provided that these records shall remain accessible to law enforcement without a court order. |
(S)
2/4/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, BAKER, S. CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, RUDERMAN, L. THIELEN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HB2060 |
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SB2305 SD1
Domestic Abuse; Order to Show Cause Hearing
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Provides that a court may not grant continuances of an order to show cause hearing in domestic abuse cases, absent a finding of good cause. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, L. THIELEN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JUD, FIN |
HB2058 |
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SB2306
Domestic Violence; Sexual Violence; Victims; Proof of Status
RELATING TO PROOF OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS.
Makes consistent the types of documents accepted as proof of domestic or sexual violence victim status. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KIM, BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, L. THIELEN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
JUD, FIN |
HB2057 |
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SB2307 SD2 HD1
Internet; State Facilities; Pornography; Filters
RELATING TO STATE PROCUREMENT OF WIFI AND INTERNET SERVICES.
Requires all state and state funded facilities, with certain exceptions, to have internet computer and wireless access filters to restrict access to pornography sites. Exempts state-owned housing and dormitories. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
L. THIELEN, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, RUDERMAN, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
LAB, JUD, FIN |
HB2055 |
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SB2308 SD2
DHS; Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children; Prevention; Treatment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN.
Establishes within the Department of Human Services a sexually exploited children statewide coordinator and program and a commercial sexual exploitation of children steering committee to address the needs of sexually exploited children. Requires the commercial sexual exploitation of children steering committee to provide reports to the Legislature. Establishes within each county a commercial sexual exploitation of children multidisciplinary team to facilitate the sharing of information and to immediately respond to cases of child sex trafficking. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, RUDERMAN, L. THIELEN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
HB2062 |
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SB2309 SD1
Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
2/11/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 27 |
KIDANI, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, IHARA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, L. THIELEN, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
FIN |
HB2056 |
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SB2310 SD2
DHS; Child Support; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program; Employer; Fines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
Requires certain amounts of child support moneys collected by the Department of Human Services (DHS) for public assistance of a child to pass through to the family receiving public assistance. Requires DHS to disregard passed through child support payments when calculating the income of an applicant for or recipient of public assistance. Increases the maximum fine for an employer who discharges from employment, refuses to employ, or takes disciplinary action against any noncustodial parent subject to income withholding or who fails to comply with an order of assignment of future income to pay child support. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/18/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, RUDERMAN, L. THIELEN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Riviere, Taniguchi, Wakai |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
HB2061 |
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SB2311 SD2
UH; Private Colleges and Universities; Campus Safety and Accountability; Women's Legislative Caucus
RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.
Strengthens campus safety and accountability procedures and protocols, including those relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and related issues, at the University of Hawaii. Takes steps to extend those procedures and protocols to private institutions of higher education in Hawaii. (SD2) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Re-referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 43 |
KIM, BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, L. THIELEN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
LHE, FIN |
HB2059 |
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SB2312 SD1
Civil Rights; Internships and Job Training Programs
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Prohibits discrimination against any individual in selection, termination, terms or conditions of an internship or job training program because of the individual's race, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, or reproductive health decision. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, L. THIELEN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
LCA, JDC |
HB2053 |
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SB2313 SD2 HD1
Employment Practices; Sexual Harassment or Assault; Nondisclosure Agreements; Prohibited
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Prohibits an employer from requiring an employee to enter into a nondisclosure agreement pertaining to sexual harassment or sexual assault. Prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee for disclosing or discussing sexual harassment or sexual assault. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
L. THIELEN, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, IHARA, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, K. Kahele, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
LAB, JUD, FIN |
HB2054 |
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SB2314
Agreements to Arbitrate; Confidentiality Clauses; Sexual Harassment; Ban; Civil Penalties; Liquidated Damages; Time to Review; Revocation
RELATING TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
Makes unenforceable confidentiality clauses in employment contracts when an act of sexual harassment or sexual assault is claimed. Allows employees to request confidentiality of a settlement. Establishes civil penalties if an employer requests a confidentiality agreement as part of a legal settlement or arbitrator's award concerning a sexual harassment or sexual assault claim. Establishes a twenty-one day time period for an employee to review a voluntary confidentiality agreement, and a seven-day time period to revoke consent after executing the agreement. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
L. THIELEN, BAKER, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Shimabukuro |
LCA, JDC |
HB2063 |
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SB2315
Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits; Tracking System; Counties
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS.
Extends the deadline for each county police department to adopt and utilize an electronic tracking system for sexual assault evidence collection kits. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
L. THIELEN, BAKER, S. CHANG, RIVIERE, Ihara |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2316 SD1
Childhood Sexual Abuse; Civil Actions; Statute of Limitations; Remedies
RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.
Amends statutory limitations on the time period in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil suit. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures, if deemed appropriate and requested by the victim. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
L. THIELEN, S. Chang, Ihara, Ruderman |
JUD, FIN |
HB2177 |
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SB2317
Renewable Portfolio Standard; Electricity
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Amends the definition of renewable portfolio standard to be a percentage of electrical energy generation, rather than sales. Amends the renewable portfolio standard interim goals for 2030 and 2040 to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to EET, CPH. |
L. THIELEN, S. CHANG, Baker, Ihara |
EET, CPH |
HB1864 |
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SB2318
Transportation; Taxation; Aircraft
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Ensures the collection of the state general excise tax in instances in which the transportation of passengers is furnished by common carriers by the use of aircraft when the collection of the tax is not prohibited by federal law. Limits imposition of tax to flights that occur within the airspace of a single island of the State. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to WAM. |
L. THIELEN, Baker, S. Chang, Ihara, Riviere |
WAM |
HB1612 |
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SB2319
Tourism; Tour Vehicle Operators; Tour Aircraft Operations; Noise Control; Sunday Restriction; Penalties
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Prohibits tour vehicle operators and tour aircraft operations from conducting commercial activity on Sunday in any county of the State. Establishes penalties for violations. |
(S)
2/3/2020- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
L. THIELEN, RUDERMAN, Riviere |
EET/TRS, JDC |
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SB2320
Helicopter Operations; Private Helicopters; Requirements; Department of Transportation; Flights
RELATING TO HELICOPTERS.
Requires all private helicopter operators to provide certain information to the department of transportation on a public website, prior to the operation of any private helicopter. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to TRS/CPH, JDC. |
L. THIELEN, S. CHANG, RUDERMAN, Baker, Ihara, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
TRS/CPH, JDC |
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SB2321
Civil Rights; Fair Employment Rights; Notice; Posting
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Requires every employer to post and keep posted a notice, to be prepared and prescribed by the civil rights commission, of state fair employment laws. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
L. THIELEN, S. Chang, Ihara, Ruderman |
LCA, JDC |
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SB2322 SD2
Department of Budget and Finance; Financing Agreements; Certificates of Participation; Limitation
RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION.
Prohibits the Director of Finance from issuing or approving any certificate of participation that exceeds $10 million. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LAB, CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
L. THIELEN, RIVIERE, S. Chang, Ihara, Ruderman |
LAB, CPC, JUD, FIN |
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SB2323
CIP; Twenty-fifth Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fifth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to WAM. |
L. THIELEN |
WAM |
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SB2324
Medicaid; Approved Clinical Trials; Routine Costs of Care
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Beginning January 1, 2021, requires contracted health plans under the State's medicaid managed care and fee-for-service programs to cover routine costs of care of enrollees participating in an approved clinical trial. |
(S)
2/5/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
L. THIELEN, BAKER, S. Chang, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, Ruderman, Wakai |
HMS/CPH, WAM |
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SB2325 SD2
DOE; School Buses; School Bus Contracts; Electric Buses; Non-fossil Fuel; Seat Belts
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES.
Requires certain school bus contracts entered into after 1/1/2050 to require contracted-for vehicles to be propelled by electric power or a non-fossil fuel and to be equipped with seat belt assemblies. Requires the Department of Education to submit a report regarding certain aspects relating to implementation of the requirements of section 302A-407(b), HRS. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
L. THIELEN, S. CHANG, RUDERMAN, Baker, Kanuha, Kim, Wakai |
LHE/EEP, FIN |
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SB2326 SD1 HD1
Synthetic Plastic Microbeads; Manufacture or Sale; Personal Care Products; Non-prescription Drugs; Prohibition
RELATING TO MICROBEADS.
Beginning 7/1/2021: bans the manufacture of a personal care product, except a non-prescription drug, that contains synthetic plastic microbeads. Beginning 7/1/2022: bans the sale or offer for sale of a personal care product, except a non-prescription drug, that contains synthetic plastic microbeads and bans the manufacture of a non-prescription drug that contains synthetic plastic microbeads. Beginning 7/1/2023: bans the sale or offer for sale of a non-prescription drug that contains synthetic plastic microbeads. Specifically exempts rinse-off cosmetics and rinse-off cosmetics that are also non-prescription drugs regulated by the federal Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015. Effective on 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
L. THIELEN (Introduced by request of another party), S. Chang, Kanuha, Kim, Riviere, Ruderman |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2327
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for medical services after December 31, 2019. |
(S)
1/29/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Nishihara |
CPH, WAM |
HB1913 |
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SB2328
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating; Provisional License
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the maximum gross vehicle weight rating for trucks and vans that a person who is granted a provisional license may drive from fifteen thousand pounds to eighteen thousand pounds. |
(S)
2/5/2020- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, KIDANI, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
TRS, JDC |
HB1837 |
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SB2329 SD2 HD1
Ignition Interlock Devices; Compliance; Sentencing
RELATING TO IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES.
Establishes a system of graduated penalties for violations of the ignition interlock law. Requires proof of compliance with the ignition interlock law to be eligible to apply for a driver's license. Requires consecutive terms of imprisonment for anyone convicted as a repeat or habitual offender if arising from same conduct as conviction for operating a vehicle without an interlock ignition device. Requires any person operating a vehicle with an ignition interlock to have valid government-issued photo identification in immediate possession. Expands the lookback period under provisions relating to ignition interlock requirements from five to ten years. Amends the sentencing guideline to be between six months and one year. Expands the offense of circumventing or tampering with an ignition interlock to include obscuring the camera lens. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
TRN, JUD, FIN |
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SB2330 SD1
Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Penalty Increases
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Defines "highly intoxicated driver". Establishes higher penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant (OVUII) as a "highly intoxicated driver". Increases license revocation periods ordered by ADLRO, and applicable lookback periods. Requires that ignition interlock devices be installed and maintained on one or more vehicles registered to, and all vehicles operated by, anyone convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, during their applicable period of license revocation. Establishes higher penalties for repeat OVUII offenders and habitual OVUII offenders. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Ihara, J.Keohokalole, Shimabukuro |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
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SB2331 SD2
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Keahole FBO I LLC ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KEAHOLE FBO I LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Keahole FBO I LLC with planning, designing, constructing, equipping, and operating facilities for aviation services and aviation-related services at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole. Lapses 6/30/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 11:15AM in conference room 423. |
INOUYE, KIDANI, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
TRN, FIN |
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SB2332
Highways; Jurisdiction; Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Establishes an old government roads commission to address the issue of jurisdiction between the State and the counties over disputed roads. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Nishihara |
TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB2199 |
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SB2333 SD2
Department of Health; EOA; Long Term Care Commission; Kupuna Caucus ($)
RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to assess progress toward the policy goals identified by the Long Term Care Commission and to formulate recommendations on how the State can meet these goals. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, IHARA, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, K. RHOADS, Inouye, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
HSH, CPC, FIN |
HB1871 |
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SB2334
Offenses Against Seniors; Penal Code Revisions; Kupuna Caucus
RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES AGAINST SENIORS.
Lowers the age of crimes against seniors to sixty years of age, and makes certain criminal offenses against seniors applicable regardless of the perpetrator's knowledge of the victim's age. |
(S)
2/3/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, IHARA, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
HMS, JDC |
HB1874 |
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SB2335 SD1 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; Healthy Aging Partnership Program; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the healthy aging partnership program to further the program's role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, S. CHANG, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
HB1866 |
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SB2336 SD2
Long-term Care Insurance; Lapse or Termination; Notice; Kupuna Caucus
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.
Requires the thirty-day lapse or termination notices for long-term care policies to be sent by certified mail, priority mail, or commercial delivery service, or other method of delivery requiring proof of delivery. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
MORIWAKI, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, TANIGUCHI, WAKAI, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
HSH, CPC, FIN |
HB1870 |
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SB2337 SD2 HD1
Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman; Ombudsman Specialist; Kupuna Caucus; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the office of the long-term care ombudsman for an unspecified number of ombudsman specialist positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
HSH, FIN |
HB1872 |
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SB2338
Kupuna Caucus; Jury Duty; Age Exemption
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Lowers the age a person can be exempt from jury duty from eighty years of age or older to seventy-five years of age or older. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, IHARA, K. KAHELE, KIM, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Kanuha, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
JDC |
HB1868 |
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SB2339 SD2
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia; Executive Office on Aging; Working Group; Kupuna Caucus
RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA.
Requires the executive office on aging to convene a working group to update the state plan on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by identifying the best practices and standards of dementia training in care facilities. Requires report to the legislature. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2020- The committee(s) on HLT/HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN |
HB1865 |
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SB2340 SD2
Department of Health; Alzheimer's Disease; Comprehensive Care Planning; Kupuna Caucus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.
Establishes an outreach program in the department of health to inform physicians and appropriate non-physician practitioners participating in medicare that comprehensive care planning services for those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is a covered benefit under medicare. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, S. CHANG, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
HB1873 |
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SB2341
Kupuna Caucus; Parking for Disabled Persons; Access; Accommodations
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Amends the definitions of "certificate of disability" and "person with a disability" to allow a person with a disability that does not limit or impair the ability to walk and needs special accommodations to enter and exit their vehicle to be issued a disability parking permit. |
(S)
2/10/2020- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, IHARA, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, TANIGUCHI, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
HMS, CPH |
HB1869 |
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SB2342 SD1 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; Kupuna Caregivers Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KUPUNA CAREGIVERS PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the proper implementation of the kupuna caregivers program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
HSH, FIN |
HB1867 |
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SB2343
Erin's Law; Education; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Keiki Caucus
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to establish and implement a program to educate public school students on sexual abuse prevention through age appropriate curricula; provide relevant training to school teachers and staff; and inform parents about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the board of education to adopt board of education policies to effectuate the sexual abuse prevention education program and to be implemented by the department of education. Requires reports to the legislature on the status of implementation. Effective 7/1/2020. |
(S)
1/21/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, S. CHANG, Kim, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2344 SD1 HD1
Minors; Emergency; Shelter; Consent; Keiki Caucus
RELATING TO MINORS.
Expands the provisions for a minor to consent to no-cost emergency shelter and related services to include requiring a provider to be licensed and in compliance with zoning and safety regulations. Requires DHS to make every effort to have a shelter for minors on each island. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, S. CHANG, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
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SB2345 SD1 HD1
Keiki Caucus; DHS; Incarcerated Parents; Pilot Visitation Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILY OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.
Requires the department of human services to work with the department of public safety to establish a pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa correctional facility. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, S. CHANG, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HSH/PVM, FIN |
HB2111 |
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SB2346
Keiki Caucus; Temporary Restraining Orders; Injunctions; Protective Orders; Minors
RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, PROTECTIVE ORDERS, AND INJUNCTIONS.
Clarifies that the effective period of a protective order, temporary restraining order, or injunction restraining any party from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing a minor may extend to a date after the minor has reached 18 years of age. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, S. CHANG, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
HB2050 |
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SB2347
Public School Facilities; Keiki Caucus
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Requires public schools to provide at least one gender-neutral bathroom for student use. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, S. CHANG, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2348 SD2
Department of Education; Public Charter Schools; Bullying; Training; Teachers; Employees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BULLYING.
Requires public middle school principals to select public middle school teachers to attend evidence-informed or evidence-based and culturally relevant bullying intervention training sessions. Requires the selected public middle school teachers to provide training on bullying intervention to other public school and public charter school employees in the teacher's respective school district. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, Baker, Kim, Shimabukuro |
LHE, JUD, FIN |
HB2048 |
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SB2349 SD1
DPS; Keiki Caucus; Incarceration; Contact Visitation
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
Requires all state correctional facilities to allow family members to engage in contact visitation with inmates at any state correctional facility during official visiting hours. Provides that the correctional facility shall provide each inmate with the opportunity for a minimum of two in-person, contact visits per week, with each visit lasting at least one hour. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2020- The committee(s) on PVM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
K. RHOADS, Baker, S. Chang, Shimabukuro |
PVM, JUD, FIN |
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SB2350 SD2
DOH; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Task Force
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a task force within the Department of Health to identify therapies and home- and community-based care services that may benefit persons having fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, including therapies and treatments that may benefit them as adults. Requires the task force to recommend any necessary policy changes, rule changes, or legislation to increase access to these therapies and services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, S. CHANG, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HLT, FIN |
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SB2351
Keiki Caucus; Human Services; Pilot Diaper Benefit Program ($)
RELATING TO DIAPERS.
Establishes a pilot diaper benefit program for parents who participate in the first to work program administered by the department of human services. |
(S)
2/6/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, S. CHANG, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2352 SD1
Keiki Caucus; Safe Haven Law; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SAFE HAVEN LAW.
Requires and appropriates funds for the department of health to engage in a public awareness campaign on the safe haven law in the State. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, Baker, Kim, Shimabukuro |
CPH, WAM |
HB2052 |
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SB2353
County Surcharge on State Tax; General Excise Tax; Extension
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt an ordinance to establish a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 3/31/2021. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara |
WAM |
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SB2354 SD1
Truth in Music Advertising; Deceptive Advertising; Musical Performance; Right of Action; Musical Production
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE PRACTICES.
Prohibits a person from advertising or conducting a live musical performance through the use of deceptive affiliation under certain conditions. Enables action against deceptive practices by imposing penalties and private right of action. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2020- Re-referred to TIA, CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41 |
ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, Nishihara |
TIA, CPC, JUD, FIN |
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SB2355
Open Meetings; Sunshine Law; Permitted Interactions; County Councils
RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business, including a meeting of another entity, legislative hearing, convention, seminar, or community meeting. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public for purposes of permitted interactions. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, RIVIERE, Kim, Nishihara, Ruderman |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2356
Conveyance Tax; Land Conservation Fund
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Removes the monetary cap for the amount of conveyance taxes collected that can be paid into the land conservation fund. |
(S)
2/4/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH, HARIMOTO, IHARA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Baker, Fevella, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2357
Funding Formula; Committee on Weights; Reporting
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
Requires the committee on weights to submit a report to the legislature detailing any changes to the funding formula within thirty days of the change. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2358
Jason Flatt Act; DOE; Suicide Prevention Training; School Personnel
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING.
Requires two hours of annual in-service training in suicide prevention for all teachers, principals, and school counselors. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ENGLISH, BAKER, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Ihara, Nishihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2359
Weighted Student Formula; Remote Schools; Hana High and Elementary School; Supplemental Categorical Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes allocation of supplemental categorical funding to remote schools, subject to legislative appropriation. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ENGLISH, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RIVIERE, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2360
Marijuana; Legalization
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Legalize the personal use, possession, and sale of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM/JDC. |
ENGLISH, IHARA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, Kim |
CPH, WAM/JDC |
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SB2361 SD1
Marijuana; Schedule V; Penalties
RELATING TO MARIJUANA DECRIMINALIZATION.
Removes marijuana from Schedule 1 of the uniform controlled substances act and reclassifies it as a Schedule V drug. Increases the amount that qualifies as a violation of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree from three grams to ten grams. Takes effect 8/26/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH, Kim |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2362
Genetically Modified Material; Biotechnology Companies; Written Disclosure
RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED MATERIAL.
Requires a biotechnology company that sells a genetically modified animal, plant, or seed that the company knows or has reason to believe will be used to produce an agricultural commodity to provide written disclosure of possible risks from the use of such an organism. Specifies that written notice does not waive any liability a biotechnology company may have toward a purchaser. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
ENGLISH, IHARA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Baker, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2363
Genetically Engineered Seeds and Plant Parts; Prohibition; Open Field
RELATING TO GENETIC ENGINEERING.
Prohibits the planting of a genetically engineered seed or plant part in an open field. Allows the chairperson of the board of agriculture to grant an exception where such planting is done in a controlled environment. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
ENGLISH, Ihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2364
Genetic Engineering; Precautionary Principle; Precautionary Measures
RELATING TO GENETIC ENGINEERING.
Mandates the Department of Agriculture to take precautionary measures to anticipate, prevent, or minimize the adverse effects of biotechnology and genetic engineering. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
ENGLISH, Ruderman |
AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2365
Genetically Engineered Material; Labeling Requirements
RELATING TO FOOD LABELING.
Establishes, beginning January 1, 2021, labeling requirements for any food or raw agricultural commodity sold in the State that contains a genetically engineered material, or was produced with a genetically engineered material; establishes exceptions; establishes violations; and requires director of health to adopt rules. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
ENGLISH, Ruderman |
AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2366
Electricity Generation from Coal; Coal Free Hawaii
RELATING TO A COAL-FREE HAWAII.
Prohibits the issuance of covered source air permits for coal-burning electricity generation facilities after 2022. Prohibits the approval of new power purchase agreements for electricity generated from coal. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EET, CPH/WAM . |
ENGLISH, BAKER, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, IHARA, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
EET, CPH/WAM |
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SB2367 SD1
Invasive Species; East Maui; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources' division of forestry and wildlife, Maui branch, for invasive species technician positions in east Maui to address invasive plants and animals, efforts to substantially reduce and eradicate invasive species in the county of Maui, and activities relating to the proper management, but not eradication, of the axis deer population in Maui county. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2368 SD1
Hawaiian Language; Native Hawaiian
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Clarifies that native Hawaiians, as the indigenous people of Hawaii, have the right to revitalize, use, develop, and transmit to future generations their histories, language, oral traditions, philosophies, writing systems, and literatures, and to designate and retain their own names for communities, places, and persons. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, Nishihara |
HWN/GVO, WAM |
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SB2369 SD1
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; DHHL; Beneficiary List; Database; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to digitize its applicant, beneficiary, and lessee records. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
ENGLISH, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, KANUHA, KIM, K. RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
WLH, FIN |
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SB2370 SD1 HD1
Kalaupapa Month
RELATING TO KALAUPAPA MONTH.
Designates January as "Kalaupapa Month." Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
ENGLISH, BAKER, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Nishihara |
WLH, FIN |
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SB2371
DNLR; Invasive Species; County of Maui; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for efforts to substantially reduce and eradicate certain invasive species in the county of Maui. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
ENGLISH |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1922 |
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SB2372
DHHL; Auditor; Financial and Performance Audit
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial and performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to GVO/HWN, WAM. |
ENGLISH |
GVO/HWN, WAM |
HB1925 |
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SB2373
DLNR; Hunting; Wildlife; Private Lands
RELATING TO HUNTING.
Requires any hunting guide or hunter to obtain and submit to the Department of Land and Natural Resources written permission from any private landowner upon which the hunting guide or hunter is engaged in guide or hunting activities. Requires the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and make available to the public a written permission form to be completed and filed by any hunting guide or hunter engaged in guide activities or hunting on private lands. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
ENGLISH |
WTL, JDC |
HB1921 |
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SB2374
Food Labeling; Non-Genetically-Modified-Organisms; Organic; Gluten-Free
RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
Prohibits certain food labeling practices with regard to foods with non-genetically-modified-organisms, organic foods, and gluten-free foods. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC . |
ENGLISH |
AEN/CPH, JDC |
HB1923 |
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SB2375 SD1
State Agencies; Submission of Information; Forms Required; Plain Language
RELATING TO STATE FORMS.
Requires any state agency that requires a person to submit information, data, or other materials to create a form, including instructions, that is written in plain language, to facilitate the collection of that information, data, or material. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
GVO, JDC |
HB1926 |
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SB2376 SD1
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Closed to the Public; Trespassing; Penalty; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search and rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area or hiking on a trail closed to the public. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
ENGLISH |
PSM/GVO, JDC |
HB1924 |
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SB2377
Axis Deer; Population Management; Maui County; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AXIS DEER.
Appropriates funds to DLNR for the proper management, rather than eradication, of the axis deer population in Maui county. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
ENGLISH |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2378
Cesspool Conversion; Pilot Grant Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
Establishes a cesspool conversion pilot grant project to assist low- and moderate-income property owners with the costs of upgrading or converting a cesspool. Applies to cesspools identified as failing by the Department of Health. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
ENGLISH |
CPH, WAM |
HB2151 |
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SB2379 SD1
University of Hawaii; Cesspools; Outreach Program; Research; Wastewater Systems; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires the Sea Grant College Program, with the Department of Health, to develop and conduct a two-year comprehensive statewide outreach program that provides science-based information and understanding of sewage contamination sources in nearshore marine areas; increases understanding of sewage capacity needs; and informs all stakeholders of appropriate solutions for cesspool conversion. Requires the Water Resources Research Center to research wastewater system technologies to determine the most cost-effective way to upgrade cesspools in Hawaii and reduce their impact on drinking water and groundwater. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 11:07AM in conference room 325. |
ENGLISH |
EEP/HLT, FIN |
HB1858 |
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SB2380 SD1
University of Hawaii; Environmental Protection; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a 3-year University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center pilot project to demonstrate new toilet and sewage treatment technologies and to expedite demonstration projects. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2022. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
AEN, WAM |
HB1859 |
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SB2381 SD2
Shoreline Setbacks
RELATING TO SHORELINE SETBACKS.
Establishes greater shoreline setback requirements. Effective 12/31/33. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS, S. Chang, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
EEP/WLH, FIN |
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SB2382
Education; Seizure Safe Schools; Seizure Disorder Rescue Medication; School Employee Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEIZURE DISORDER.
Requires schools to have an employee trained to administer seizure disorder rescue medication. Exempts schools that do not have a student with a seizure disorder. Requires a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student and distribution of the plan to employees charged with supervising the student. Requires all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform self-review of seizure disorder materials annually. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, Baker, Ruderman |
EDU/CPH, WAM |
HB2652 |
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SB2383 SD1 HD1
Department of Public Safety; Use of Force; Policies and Procedures ($)
RELATING TO LESS THAN LETHAL FORCE.
Requires the department of public safety to review and update, at least annually, its policies and procedures governing the use of force, weapons, and equipment. Requires the law enforcement standards board to review the department's use of force training. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS, NISHIHARA |
PVM, JUD, FIN |
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SB2384 SD2 HD1
Motor Vehicles; Disabled Vehicles; Towing Expenses
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Authorizes any vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident that cannot be moved under its own power or is otherwise disabled to be towed away at the expense of the registered owner of the vehicle. Specifies the applicable towing and storage fees for towing motor vehicles involved in accidents under certain circumstances. Exempts certain automobile clubs or towing companies from motor vehicle towing and storage requirements. Effective 1/20/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
K. RHOADS, Baker |
TRN/CPC, JUD |
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SB2385
Procurement; Small Business; Sunset Date
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends Act 42, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, and removes sunset date. |
(S)
1/28/2020- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, S. CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, RUDERMAN, English, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
GVO, WAM |
HB2016 |
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SB2386 SD2 HD1
Waste Management; Landfills; Buffer Zones; Conservation Districts
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Prohibits any waste or disposal facility from being located in a conservation district except in emergency circumstances to mitigate significant risks to public safety and health. Requires no less than a one-half mile buffer zone around residences, schools, and hospitals for the construction, modification, or expansion of a waste or disposal facility. Specifies that "waste or disposal facility" excludes individual, state certified, non-industrial redemption centers. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
K. KAHELE, Fevella, Kanuha, Kidani, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
WLH/EEP, FIN |
HB2442 |
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SB2387 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Office of Hawaiian Affairs as mandated by the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and Hawaii law. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, S. CHANG, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, RUDERMAN, Fevella, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
HWN, WAM |
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SB2388 SD1
Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Partial Public Funding; Campaign Finance
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Changes the maximum amount of public funds available to each candidate running for the Office of State Senator, State Representative, County Council, and the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to an unspecified per cent of the expenditure limit established for each election. Amends the amount each Office of Hawaiian Affairs candidate must raise in order to qualify for public funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, S. CHANG, KANUHA, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RUDERMAN, English, Fevella, Ihara, K. Kahele, Riviere, L. Thielen |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2389 SD1
DHHL; Lessees; Administrative Rules; Profit Sharing Plan
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt, no later than two years from the effective date, administrative rules that require a lessee who sells their lease for profit to contribute to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands' profit sharing plan. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, S. Chang, Fevella, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
HWN, JDC |
HB2588 |
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SB2390
University of Hawaii; Tuition Waivers; Scholarships; Hawaiian Language; Fluency ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes the Hawaiian language fluency special fund to provide scholarships and tuition waivers for students who are fluent in the Hawaiian language and attend or intend to attend the University of Hawaii college of education; Appropriates funds to the Hawaiian language fluency special fund. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to HRE/HWN, WAM. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, KANUHA, RUDERMAN, Fevella, Ihara, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
HRE/HWN, WAM |
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SB2391 SD1
Hawaiian Homes Commission; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Legal Counsel
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
Allows the Hawaiian homes commission or the department of Hawaiian home lands to retain independent legal counsel as needed. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, S. CHANG, KANUHA, RUDERMAN, English, K. Kahele, L. Thielen |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2392 SD1 HD1
Department of Native Hawaiian Health; University of Hawaii; JABSOM; Imi Hoola Post-Baccalaureate Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for imi hoola student stipends or for other imi hoola student support programs at the discretion of the department of Native Hawaiian health of the John A. Burns school of medicine. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, S. CHANG, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KIDANI, English, Fevella, Ihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2393 SD1
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Beneficiaries; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Inter-agency Council; Legal Counsel
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Requires that majority of the member of the Hawaiian homes commission be beneficiaries. Authorizes the Governor to establish an inter-agency council. Allows the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain separate counsel from the Attorney General to provide service to the Commission and beneficiaries. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on the implications of creating a position for the Director of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands that is separate from the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
K. KAHELE, S. Chang, Fevella, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Riviere, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
HWN/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2394
Limited Service Pregnancy Centers; Notice of Reproductive Health Services; Repeal
RELATING TO LIMITED SERVICE PREGNANCY CENTERS.
Repeals sections 321-561 and 321-562, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
HARIMOTO, RIVIERE |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2395
Referendum; Proposed Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR REFERENDUM.
Proposes amendments to the state constitution to provide for referendum. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Fevella, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2396 SD1
Office of Planning; Development or Redevelopment Plans; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires inclusion of an unspecified minimum percentage of affordable housing units in state agencies' development and redevelopment plans along the rail transit corridor. Allows the Office of Planning to make exceptions to the affordable housing requirement. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HARIMOTO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Baker, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
EET/HOU, WAM |
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SB2397
Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of six consecutive full terms in the house of representatives and three consecutive full terms in the senate, for terms beginning on the day of the general election of 2024, subject to a hiatus prior to serving any subsequent terms in the same house. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Fevella, J.Keohokalole, L. Thielen |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2398
Grants; Requirements; Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Clarifies the grant application process requirements for organizations that may receive a grant from the State. Specifies additional grant application process requirements for nonprofit organizations. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WAM. |
HARIMOTO, INOUYE, RIVIERE, S. Chang, Fevella, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, L. Thielen |
WAM |
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SB2399
Earned Income Tax Credit; Refundable Tax Credit; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Changes the earned income tax credit from a nonrefundable tax credit to a refundable tax credit. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WAM. |
HARIMOTO, BAKER, S. CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
WAM |
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SB2400
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Appropriates funds into and out of the rental housing revolving fund and dwelling unit revolving fund. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Fevella, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2401 SD1
Traffic Violations; Pickup Trucks; Passenger Restrictions
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Repeals several exemptions from the prohibition on operating a pickup truck with a passenger seated in the bed or load-carrying area, including the exemption that allows passengers over twelve years of age to ride in the bed or load-carrying area. Reduces the fine for violating the prohibition. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2020- The recommendation was not adopted. |
HARIMOTO, S. Chang, Fevella, Inouye, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, L. Thielen |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2402 SD2
Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of Employees' Retirement System benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the State or county employment of the individual. Authorizes designated beneficiaries to receive ERS benefits upon the death of the ERS member, former member, or retirant convicted of the felony. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:10AM in conference room 309. |
HARIMOTO, FEVELLA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
LAB, FIN |
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SB2403
Housing Development; Exempt Projects; Rent-to-Equity
RELATING TO RENT TO BUILD EQUITY.
Requires developers of housing projects that are exempt from certain laws to enter into profit-sharing agreements with the tenants of those properties. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to HOU/CPH, JDC. |
FEVELLA, Kim, Taniguchi |
HOU/CPH, JDC |
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SB2404
PSD; Sheriff Division; State Highway Patrol; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY PATROL.
Establishes a state highway patrol within the Sheriff Division of the Department of Public Safety. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM/TRS, WAM. |
FEVELLA, K. Kahele, Kim, Ruderman |
PSM/TRS, WAM |
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SB2405
Education; Schools; Epinephrine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires each public or private school to have staff trained in the administration of epinephrine. Requires signs at schools stating the symptoms of anaphylaxis and the proper method for administering epinephrine. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
EDU/CPH, WAM |
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SB2406 SD2 HD1
Public Safety; Explosion Detection Technology; Working Group ($)
RELATING TO EXPLOSION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the police department of each county having a population of more than five hundred thousand to establish a working group to study the feasibility of purchasing and deploying explosion detection technology for the purpose of assisting in locating and responding to explosions caused by the illegal use of firearms and fireworks. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
FEVELLA, J.KEOHOKALOLE, RUDERMAN, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PVM, JUD, FIN |
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SB2407
DOE; Private Trade, Vocational, and Technical School Special Fund; Vocational, Trade, and Career Pathway Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
Authorizes Department of Education teachers to instruct vocation, technical, or career pathway classes without possessing an applicable bachelor's degree. Expands the sources of moneys that may be deposited into the private trade, vocational, and technical school special fund, and the purposes for which the fund may be used. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
FEVELLA, RUDERMAN, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2408 SD2
State Council on Mental Health; Native Hawaiian Health Practices
RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the State Council on Mental Health to include an unspecified number of members with demonstrated knowledge of or work experience involving native Hawaiian concepts of well-being, culturally grounded mental health methodologies, or traditional healing or health practices. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH/HLT, CPC, referral sheet 36 |
FEVELLA, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kim, Ruderman |
WLH/HLT, CPC |
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SB2409 SD3
HHFDC; Current and Returning Resident Down Payment Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS.
Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD3) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
FEVELLA, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HSG, FIN |
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SB2410
DLNR; OHA; Public Land Trust; Pro Rata Share
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF THE PUBLIC TRUST LAND.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use certain reporting and accountability procedures in implementing the public land trust reporting requirements of Act 178, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to consult with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to ensure that the accounting and reporting is accurate and inclusive. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WTL/HWN/HRE, WAM. |
FEVELLA, English, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Wakai |
WTL/HWN/HRE, WAM |
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SB2411
HEMA; Disaster Preparation; Evacuation Routes; Obstructions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Prohibits the planting of large trees along evacuation routes. Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify and trim, spray, or remove large trees that have the potential to obstruct evacuation routes. Requires the agency to identify areas where rockfalls, dirt and debris, or coastal erosion could potentially obstruct evacuation routes and to take measures to mitigate these risks. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2412
Medical Residency; Physician Shortage; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.
Makes an appropriation to support and expand medical residency training programs in state teaching hospitals. Requires dollar-for-dollar matching funds from private funding sources. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
FEVELLA, KANUHA, RUDERMAN, English, Ihara, K. Kahele, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2413
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Food; Medical Services; Feminine Hygiene Products
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes general excise tax exemptions for food, medical services, and feminine hygiene products. |
(S)
1/29/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, KANUHA, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2414 SD1
Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Elections; Ballots; Randomized Ballots
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Amends ballot requirements to display candidates for the office of Hawaiian affairs, board of trustees, by residency and non-residency requirements and to randomize the order of candidate names within those groupings. Takes effect 6/18/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
SHIMABUKURO, S. CHANG, J.KEOHOKALOLE, Riviere |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2415
Non-agricultural Park Lands; DLNR; DOA; Transfer; Deadline; Report; Agricultural Activities
RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Requires DLNR to transfer to DOA specified non-agricultural park lands by a specified deadline. Requires DLNR and DOA to jointly report on the status of the land transfer. Amends the definition of "agricultural activities" used in chapter 166E, HRS. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC. |
INOUYE, Baker, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
HB2035 |
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SB2416
Concessions; Substantial Hardship; Public Property; Contracts
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS.
Provides state and county governments more flexibility and discretion to address substantial hardship situations that impact concession contracts. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to GVO/PSM, WAM. |
INOUYE, Baker, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
GVO/PSM, WAM |
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SB2417 SD2 HD1
State Departments; DLNR; Gaming and Fishing Resources; Conservation; Sustainability; Food Security; Rules and Procedures; Report
RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to recognize that game mammals and game birds provide a food source and play a role in native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices and that striking the right balance between the management of game mammal and game bird populations and sustainability of their natural habitats to reduce negative impacts to important watershed areas is a priority and that the State's unique relationship with the ocean requires careful consideration and management of land and ocean activities that prioritize the public trust responsibilities of the State. Requires each department, office, or agency of the State to update its rules and policies to integrate the local hunting and fishing industries into any food security or sustainability strategies that department, office, or agency employs. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
INOUYE, Baker, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WLH, FIN |
HB2212 |
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SB2418
Condominiums; Voting; Managing Agents
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires managing agents of condominiums to confirm the eligibility of candidates for board elections and the authority of proxy assignments. |
(S)
2/20/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, Baker, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH |
HB2165 |
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SB2419
Condominiums; Voting; Enforcement
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Makes violations of voting requirements for elections of a condominium association subject to the enforcement powers of the Real Estate Commission. |
(S)
2/11/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, Baker, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC |
HB2164 |
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SB2420 SD1
Manslaughter; Driving Under the Influence
RELATING TO MANSLAUGHTER.
Authorizes manslaughter prosecutions of persons who cause the death of another person by recklessly operating a motor vehicle with .08 or more grams of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of breath or .08 or more grams of alcohol per one hundred milliliters or cubic centimeters of blood. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
INOUYE, K. RHOADS, Baker, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
JUD, FIN |
HB2001 |
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SB2421 SD1
Condominiums; Associations; Cure of Default; Common Expense Assessments; Nonjudicial Foreclosure; Sunset Provision
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Repeals the sunset provision of Act 195, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, permanently codifying the amendments to the sections 514B105, 514B-146, and 667-94, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
BAKER, S. Chang, Fevella, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPC/JUD, FIN |
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SB2422 SD2
Roofing Contractors; Insurance; Right to Rescind
RELATING TO ROOFING CONTRACTORS.
Prohibits roofing contractors from offering to pay, in any monetary form, an insured's insurance deductible as an incentive to encourage the insured to hire the contractor. Allows insureds to rescind contracts with roofing contractors within five business days of receiving notification from an insurer that all or any part of a claim or contract is not a covered loss under the insured's insurance policy. Allows the Contractors License Board to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a contractor's license if the contractor performs as a public adjuster without a public adjuster license. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to IAC, CPC, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Ihara, Nishihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
IAC, CPC |
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SB2423 SD1
Emergency Services; Medical Necessity; Billing; Non-Participating Providers; Managed Care Plans; Binding Arbitration; Insurance Commissioner
RELATING TO MEDICAL SERVICE BILLING.
Establishes billing requirements for unanticipated medical billing and unanticipated coverage gaps of patients for out-of-network emergency services received from non-participating providers. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to refer certain disputes between insurers and non-participating providers to an independent dispute resolution entity for binding arbitration. Effective 1/1/2021. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2020- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BAKER, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1881 |
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SB2424 SD1 HD1
Practice of Medicine; Medical Physicians; Osteopathic Physicians
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
Clarifies the definition of the practice of medicine to provide uniformity of practice for both medical physicians and osteopathic physicians. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
BAKER, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Fevella, Ihara, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HLT/IAC, CPC, FIN |
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SB2425 SD1
Condominiums; Associations; Unit Owners; Mediation; Arbitration; Condominium Education Trust Fund
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Repeals the sunset provision of Act 196, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, making permanent the amendments to sections 514B-71(a), 514B-72(a), and 514B-161, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
BAKER, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPC/JUD, FIN |
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SB2426 SD1
Medical Cannabis Dispensary System; Restricted Access Area
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the restricted access area within a medical cannabis retail dispensary. Clarifies violations related to medical cannabis dispensaries. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT, JUD/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Fevella, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HLT, JUD/CPC, FIN |
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SB2427
Land Use Commission; District Boundaries; Reclassification; Decision-making Criteria
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Clarifies that when deciding on a petition for the reclassification of a district boundary, the land use commission shall not consider matters outside of its jurisdiction and that are within the jurisdiction of another government agency. Establishes procedures for a petitioner in the event the land use commission approves or disapproves a petition for reclassification of a district boundary for reasons outside its jurisdiction. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
BAKER, Wakai |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2428
Midwives; Licensure; Exemption
RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF MIDWIVES.
Amends various provisions related to the licensure of midwives. Allows certified nurse midwives and direct-entry midwives to refer to themselves as "midwives". Allows a traditional midwife to practice midwifery under certain conditions. Repeals the repeal date for chapter 457J, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/30/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
BAKER, S. Chang, Fevella, J.Keohokalole, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2429 SD2 HD1
Department of Human Services; Pregnancy; State-Funded Medical Assistance; Medicaid Coverage; Appropriation
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Extends the state-funded medical assistance provided to pregnant women for up to twelve months post-pregnancy in certain circumstances. Allows additional medicaid insurance coverage to women and their newborn children for health-related issues because of tobacco, alcohol, or opioid use during pregnancy. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, Inouye, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1943 |
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SB2430 SD1
DOH; Climate Change and Human Health Adaptation Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a Climate Change and Human Health Adaptation Coordinator within the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, ENGLISH, KANUHA, Fevella, Nishihara |
EEP/HLT, FIN |
HB2718 |
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SB2431
Emergency Medical Services; Cost Analysis; Workforce Development; Collective Bargaining; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the department of health to conduct comprehensive workforce and cost analysis reviews with federal partners to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Appropriates funds for collective bargaining increases and other current expenses. |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
BAKER, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN |
CPH, WAM |
HB2236 |
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SB2432 SD2
Cable Television; Cable Operators; Required Cable Service; DCCA
RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION.
Amends the factors the director of commerce and consumer affairs must consider when determining whether cable service should be made available upon a new application of a cable franchise. Requires that the director require cable operators to provide cable service to residences in their service area where there is a minimum density of at least twenty-five homes per linear mile, with certain exceptions. Authorizes the director to grant waivers. Effective 1/2/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to IAC, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, RUDERMAN, Nishihara |
IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB2595 |
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SB2433
Broadband Service Infrastructure Grant Program; Unserved and Underserved Areas
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the broadband service infrastructure grant program to award grants to applicants to extend deployment of facilities used to provide broadband service to unserved and underserved areas of the State. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to TEC/CPH, WAM. |
BAKER, RUDERMAN, Nishihara |
TEC/CPH, WAM |
HB2596 |
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SB2434 SD1 HD1
Salvaged Motor Vehicles; Salvage Certificates; Insurance
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Addresses the disposition of salvaged motor vehicles by authorizing the county directors of finance to issue certificates of ownership and salvage certificate to expedite the disposal of the vehicles under specified circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on IAC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
BAKER, Nishihara, Ruderman |
TRN, IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB1808 |
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SB2435 SD1
Department of Human Services; Children; Imminent Harm; Investigation; Written Notice
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires the department of human services to provide written notice to a parent of the parent's rights when conducting an investigation regarding a child who is or may be subject to imminent harm. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RUDERMAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2436
Lodging Accommodations; Small Plastic Bottles; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO SMALL PLASTIC BOTTLES.
Beginning January 1, 2024, for lodging establishments with more than fifty rooms, and January 1, 2025, for lodging establishments with fifty rooms or less, prohibits a lodging establishment from providing a small plastic bottle containing less than six ounces of a personal care product to a person staying in a sleeping room accommodation, in any space within the sleeping room accommodation, or within a bathroom shared by the public or guests. Authorizes the department of health or local agency with authority to inspect sleeping accommodations in a lodging establishment to enforce prohibition and issue written warning and assess a penalty. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH/EET, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, Baker, Ihara, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
CPH/EET, JDC |
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SB2437 SD1
Electric Guns; Licenses; Regulation; Prohibition
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Repeals the ban on electric guns. Establishes a regulatory structure for the sale and transfer of electric guns and electric projectile guns by licensed persons. Allows for the use of electric guns for self-defense, defense of another person, and protection of property. Restricts the use, storage, transfer, and disposal of electric guns. Requires training and education on electric guns and electric projectile guns. Prohibits certain individuals from possessing and using electric guns and electric projectile guns. Prohibits the use of electric guns in the commission of crimes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RUDERMAN, KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki, Riviere |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2438
Fossil Fuel; Motor Vehicles; Prohibition
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits the operation, sale, and lease of motor vehicles that operates on fossil fuel beginning on 1/1/2031. |
(S)
1/30/2020- Re-Referred to TRS/EET, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
TRS/EET, JDC |
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SB2439 SD1 HD1
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Auto-injectable Epinephrine; Minors
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the cost of auto-injectable epinephrine based on appropriate weight-based dosage for insured persons eighteen years of age or younger, beginning 1/1/2021. Requires an impact assessment report. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
RUDERMAN, BAKER, K. KAHELE, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB2440 SD1
Climate Change; Carbon Neutrality; Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program; Tree Planting Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of a tree planting program, to be implemented by the Kaulunani urban and community forestry program within the department of land and natural resources' division of forestry and wildlife, including the establishment of a community partnership coordinator position. Effective 12/31/33. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RUDERMAN, ENGLISH, HARIMOTO, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2441
Health Care Provider Loan Guarantees; Department of Health; Special Fund
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDER LOAN GUARANTEES.
Establishes the health care provider loan guarantee special fund to be administered and expended by the department of health for the purpose of guaranteeing loans from private lenders to qualified health care providers. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2442 SD1
Kauhale; Pilot Program; Lieutenant Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes the kauhale pilot program to provide shelter and certain services to homeless individuals. Appropriates funds for the kauhale pilot program. Appropriates funds for two FTE employees for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RUDERMAN, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
HB2112 |
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SB2443
Health Insurance; Prescription Insulin Drugs; Pricing; Limit; Insurance Commissioner; DCCA; Investigation; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION INSULIN DRUGS.
Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations that provide coverage for prescription insulin drugs to cap the total amount the policyholder, member, or subscriber is required to pay at an amount not to exceed $100 per thirty-day supply of insulin, beginning 1/1/2021. Requires the insurance commissioner with the assistance of the attorney general to investigate prescription insulin drug pricing and submit a report to the legislature, governor, and general public. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, K. RHOADS, Baker, K. Kahele, Kim, Shimabukuro |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2444
Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program; Pharmaceutical Products; Prescription Drugs; Wholesale Imports; Department of Health; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CANADIAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION PROGRAM.
Establishes the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program to be implemented and administered by the department of health. Requires the department of health to obtain federal approval, make reports, and adopt rules. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/30/2020- Re-Referred to CPH, WAM/JDC. |
RUDERMAN, KIDANI, KIM, Baker, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
CPH, WAM/JDC |
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SB2445
Vehicle Disposal Fee; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires that all motor vehicles be subject to a vehicle disposal fee at the time of purchase. Appropriates funds to the counties to assist in the disposition of abandoned vehicles. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, BAKER, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Taniguchi |
TRS, WAM |
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SB2446
Electric Vehicles; Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Establishes the transportation energy transformation grant program to provide grants for those who purchase electric vehicles. Makes an appropriation for the transportation energy transformation grant program. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EET, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EET, WAM |
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SB2447
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Solar Energy Device Installation; Parking Spaces
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires new parking lots and structures to install solar energy devices over as many parking spaces as practicable. Requires places of public accommodation to have at least ten per cent of parking spaces by July 1, 2020, fifty per cent of parking spaces by July 1, 2025, and seventy-five per cent of parking spaces by July 1, 2030, exclusively for electric vehicles and equipped with an electric vehicle charging system. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EET/PSM, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, S. CHANG, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
EET/PSM, JDC |
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SB2448 SD1
Beehive Removal; Bee Swarm Removal; Public Facilities
RELATING TO BEES.
Requires any public facility or entity that receives state or county funding and discovers a beehive or swarm on its property to contract with a beekeeper or pest control operator for removal and destroy the beehive only as a last resort. Effective 12/31/33. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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SB2449
Grant-In-Aid Awards; Applications; Standards; Prioritization; Environmental Impacts
RELATING TO GRANT-IN-AID AWARDS.
Requires grant-in-aid applications to list any potential environmental impacts of the grant. Requires grant-in-aid awards to be prioritized in relation to the grant's potential environmental impacts, with highest priority given to those grants that promote the quality of the environment. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WAM. |
RUDERMAN, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
WAM |
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SB2450 SD1
Public High Schools; Start Time
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows Hawaii's public high schools to start at any time between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RUDERMAN, K. RHOADS, K. Kahele, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2451
Personal Electronic Data; Third Parties; Consent
RELATING TO PERSONAL INFORMATION.
Prohibits a third party from selling or using personal information about a consumer that has been sold to the third party by a business unless the consumer has received explicit notice, provides express written consent, and is provided an opportunity to exercise the right to opt out. Specifies notification requirements for businesses. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH/TEC, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, BAKER, KIDANI, KIM, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
CPH/TEC, JDC |
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SB2452
Government Publications; State Publications Distribution Centers; State Librarian; Depository Agreements
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS.
Amends provisions relating to the distribution of government publications to require deposit of electronic or digital copies, unless printed copies are requested. |
(S)
2/4/2020- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
RUDERMAN, HARIMOTO, K. Kahele, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2453 SD1
State Buildings; Energy Efficiency
RELATING TO STATE BUILDINGS.
Requires the comptroller to cause any state building under its jurisdiction and with air conditioning to set the operating temperature at a temperature recommended by industry standards. Provides exemptions for specific facilities. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RUDERMAN, Kim, Moriwaki |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2454
Photovoltaic Energy System; Residential Construction
RELATING TO PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY SYSTEMS.
Requires the installation of photovoltaic energy systems in all new residential construction, beginning January 1, 2025. Allows for variances to be issued by the chief energy officer of the Hawaii state energy office. |
(S)
2/3/2020- Re-Referred to EET/PSM, CPH/WAM. |
RUDERMAN, Baker, S. Chang, Ihara, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
EET/PSM, CPH/WAM |
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SB2455
Income Tax Credit; Teachers; Classroom Supplies
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides a classroom supplies income tax credit for qualified teachers. Repeals the tax credit on 12/31/2025. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WAM. |
RUDERMAN, K. RHOADS, Baker, K. Kahele, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
WAM |
HB2051 |
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SB2456
Firearms; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Prohibited Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits a person who has been twice convicted within ten years of committing the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, Baker, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2457
Electric Vehicles; Fast Charge Systems; Parking; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO FAST CHARGE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS.
Requires the department of transportation to install two hundred fast charge electric vehicle charge systems by December 31, 2021, and an additional one thousand fast charge electric vehicle charging systems by December 31, 2025, upon certain conditions. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to TRS/EET, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, S. Chang |
TRS/EET, WAM |
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SB2458 SD2 HD1
DOH; Screen Time; Mental Health and Relationships of Children and Teenagers; Working Group ($)
RELATING TO SCREEN TIME AWARENESS.
Requires the behavioral health services administration of the department of health to convene a working group to compile resources to inform and educate the public about the impacts of excessive digital image screen time on the mental health and relationships of children and teenagers and report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
RUDERMAN, BAKER, KIM, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
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SB2459 SD2
Adult Dental Benefits; Medicaid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID BENEFITS.
Makes an appropriation to restore certain adult dental benefits to medicaid enrollees. Requires maximization of federal matching funds and pursuit of all known funding sources prior to expending general revenue funds appropriated. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSH/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
RUDERMAN, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, English, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
HB2249 |
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SB2460
5G Technology; Deployment; Health Hazards
RELATING TO 5G.
Prohibits the deployment of 5G in the State until a definitive research base exists finding that 5G poses no significant public health hazard. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to TEC/CPH, WAM. |
RUDERMAN |
TEC/CPH, WAM |
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SB2461
Child Protective Act; Family Courts; Central Registry of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect; Registration; Department of Human Services; Preponderance of the Evidence; Court Orders; Expungement; Service Plans
RELATING TO CHILD SAFETY.
Requires a family court to order a person's name be entered in the central registry of reported child abuse and neglect cases under certain circumstances. Allows the court to order a person's name be entered in the central registry of reported child abuse and neglect cases upon certain circumstances. Requires the department of human services to expunge reports in the central registry of reported child abuse and neglect cases if an investigation results in a service plan. |
(S)
2/3/2020- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. |
RUDERMAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2462
Controlled Substances; Medical Cannabis; Federal Exemption
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Requires, by September 1, 2020, that the department of health request the Drug Enforcement Administration to grant a federal schedule I exemption for the medical use of cannabis in Hawaii. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
RUDERMAN, Ihara, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2463
Feral Pigs; Hunting; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PIGS.
Allows any person with a valid hunting license to take wild or feral pigs on Mauna Kea with no bag limitation and with dogs. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to install one-way pig gates on the fencing surrounding the watershed on Mauna Kea. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, S. Chang, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM |
HB1919 |
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SB2464
Game Bird Hunting; Palila; Single Shot Firearms; Mauna Kea Watershed; Endangered Species; Prohibition
RELATING TO GAME BIRD HUNTING IN THE MAUNA KEA WATERSHED.
Prohibits the use of firearms other than single shot long guns and rifles for the hunting of game birds in the Mauna Kea watershed and nearby hunting area. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, Baker, Kim, Shimabukuro |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2465 SD2
DHS; Transitions Clinic Network Pilot Program; Master Contractor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TRANSITIONS CLINIC NETWORK PILOT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Human Services to procure the services of a master contractor. Requires the master contractor to implement and operate a transitions clinic network pilot program. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 10:05AM in conference room 329. |
RUDERMAN, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
HLT/PVM, FIN |
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SB2466
Minimum Wage; DLIR
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases the minimum wage in the State to fifteen dollars per hour utilizing an annual increase over a period of four years. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, S. CHANG, KANUHA, Baker, English, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2467
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for medical services after December 31, 2019. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, KEITH-AGARAN, K. Kahele, Kim, Riviere |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2468 SD2
Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs; Persons with Disabilities; Procurement Code
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Allows community rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities to be considered qualified under the State's procurement code without requiring federal and state certification that authorizes the payment of a subminimum wage to workers in their program. Requires a qualified community rehabilitation program to maintain a certain disabled to non-disabled employee ratio. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- Re-referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 45 |
RUDERMAN, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Kanuha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
LAB, FIN |
HB2482 |
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SB2469 SD2 HD1
DHS; Mobile Clinics; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to purchase, staff, and operate mobile clinics to serve homeless persons; provided that an unspecified number of the mobile clinics shall be allocated to the county with the largest land mass. Requires matching funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
RUDERMAN, S. CHANG, KANUHA, Baker, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Shimabukuro |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
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SB2470
Mass Transit; Senior Citizens; Students; Fares
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Limits the amount a mass transit system can charge to a senior citizen or student for an annual pass to thirty five dollars. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, Baker, Shimabukuro |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2471
Puna Boat Ramp; CIP; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE PUNA BOAT RAMP.
Appropriates funds to DLNR for the Puna boat ramp. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WAM. |
RUDERMAN, K. KAHELE, Kim, Riviere |
WAM |
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SB2472 SD1
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine; Rural Areas; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TUITION WAIVERS FOR PHYSICIANS IN RURAL AREAS.
Requires and appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine to establish a loan forgiveness program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RUDERMAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
HRE/CPH, WAM |
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SB2473 SD1
Guide Dog Facility; State Animal Quarantine Facility; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GUIDE DOGS.
Appropriates funds for the planning and design of a professional training facility for guide dogs and other professionally trained career dogs on a designated portion of the state animal quarantine facility in Halawa valley on Oahu. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSH/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
RUDERMAN |
HSH/AGR, FIN |
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SB2474 SD2
Little Fire Ants; Hawaii Ant Lab; Department of Agriculture; Pest Control Board; Best Practices; Website Posting
RELATING TO LITTLE FIRE ANTS.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to identify best practices for the treatment of little fire ants in conjunction with the Hawaii Ant Lab. Requires the Department of Agriculture to post on its website best practices for the treatment of little fire ants. Allows the Pest Control Board to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any license for violation of any best practice identified by the Department of Agriculture. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
RUDERMAN, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Taniguchi |
EEP, FIN |
HB1854 |
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SB2475
Sexual Abuse and Sex Trafficking Prevention Training; DOE
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING.
Authorizes DOE to provide sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention training to certain staff. Requires DOE to make available to certain staff explanatory information about protocols that DOE has approved for providing services to victims of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU/PSM, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, K. RHOADS, Baker, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EDU/PSM, JDC |
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SB2476 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Naturopathic Physicians; Written Certification
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes naturopathic physicians with the same authority as physicians and advanced practice registered nurses in regards to providing written certifications to qualified patients for the medical use of cannabis. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT, IAC, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
RUDERMAN, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HLT, IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB1797 |
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SB2477
Public School Meal Plans; Vegetarian Option
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires that schools where students are required to eat meals at school provide a vegetarian option as a school meal under the school meals program. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, K. RHOADS, Baker, K. Kahele, Kim, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2478
Transportation; Drugs; Intoxicants; Operating a Vehicle; Definition
RELATING TO INTOXICANTS.
Adds a definition of "substance abuse" and amends the definitions of "drug" and "substance" for purposes of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant violations. |
(S)
1/30/2020- Re-Referred to CPH/TRS, JDC. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, INOUYE, Nishihara |
CPH/TRS, JDC |
HB1765 |
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SB2479
Hawaii Justice League; Loan Repayment; Public Interest; Access to Justice; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO JUSTICE.
Establishes the Hawaii Justice League Program to provide loan repayments on behalf of eligible lawyers that pursue public interest work in Hawaii. Provides for loan repayments by the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law. Creates the Hawaii Justice League Revolving Fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2020. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM/JDC. |
K. RHOADS, INOUYE, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
HRE, WAM/JDC |
HB2656 |
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SB2480 SD2 HD1
AG; Protective Orders; Hope Card Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Establishes a Hawaii hope card program within the department of the attorney general to issue cards verifying a person's long-term protective order. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, INOUYE, MORIWAKI, L. THIELEN, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
JUD, FIN |
HB1979 |
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SB2481
Sugar Processing; General Excise Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION OF SUGAR PRODUCTION.
Repeals provisions that grant special general excise tax benefits to sugar producers. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
WAM |
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SB2482
Incidental and Supplemental Work; Contractors; Structural Steel Contractors
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Specifies that the performance of any new work in the craft or trade of structural steel contractors shall not be considered incidental and supplemental. |
(S)
2/20/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI |
CPH |
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SB2483
Specialty Contractors; Incidental and Supplemental Work; Limitation of Operations
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Clarifies that a specialty contractor may perform work in crafts or trades other than in which the specialty contractor is licensed provided that, when measured by the time and expense in executing the contract, the work is substantially less than and only incidental and supplemental to the performance of work in the craft for which the specialty contractor is licensed. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH. |
TANIGUCHI |
CPH |
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SB2484 SD2
DOE; Education Research and Development Revolving Fund ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes in the Department of Education an education research and development revolving fund to support the research and development of innovative curriculum, instructional materials, and related technologies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 309. |
KIDANI, BAKER, KANUHA, K. RHOADS, Riviere |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2485 SD2 HD1
DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Charter Authorizers; Federal Impact Aid Military Liaison
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Broadens the purposes for which indirect costs incurred by the department of education, state public charter school commission, or a charter authorizer from federal grants may be reimbursed. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KIDANI, BAKER, K. RHOADS, Kanuha, Riviere, Taniguchi |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2486 SD1
DOE; Data Collection; Transparency; Accountability
RELATING TO EDUCATION DATA.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a standardized data collection process; collect and analyze data relating to, among other things, student discipline, seclusion, and restraint, school climate, and student achievement; and annually report certain information to the Board of Education, Legislature, and the public. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KIDANI, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Baker, Kanuha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LHE, FIN |
HB2093 |
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SB2487 SD1
Department of Education; Schools; Career Pathways, Academies, and Programs; Commercial Enterprises
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Deems student interns to be employees of the State of Hawaii when acting for an agency; allows the Department of Education to transfer revenue from school commercial enterprises to other department funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, INOUYE, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2488 SD2 HD1
DOE; Teacher Compensation; Experimental Modernization Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
Appropriates funds for teacher compensation as negotiated and executed in a memorandum of understanding between the superintendent of education and the exclusive representative of collective bargaining unit (5) for an experimental modernization project to address compensation equity issues and make discretionary salary adjustments; additional teacher pay for special education, hard-to-staff geographic locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs; or some combination. Appropriates funds for classroom teacher shortage differentials for charter schools and fringe benefit costs for teacher compensation. Effective January 1, 2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KIDANI, BAKER, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Inouye, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
LAB/LHE, FIN |
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SB2489
Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Private Sector Employees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Establishes a Hawaii Retirement Savings Program for private sector employees. Establishes the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program Administrative Fund. Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to prepare an annual report detailing the Department's activities for the previous fiscal year to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds. Exempts employers if they offered a qualified retirement plan to some or all of its employees within the last five years. |
(S)
2/4/2020- The committee on LCA deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM/JDC |
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SB2490 SD2 HD1
Retirement Savings; Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Task Force; Consultant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Establishes the retirement savings task force to secure a consultant to assess the feasibility of a Hawaii retirement savings program; assess the viability of current state retirement savings programs in other states; determine the feasibility of joining a multi-state, state-facilitated retirement savings program; research the implications of the federal SECURE Act; draft an implementation plan for the retirement savings program; and submit a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets the task force on 6/30/2021. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HSH with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAB, HSH, FIN |
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SB2491 SD2
Family Leave Insurance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employs one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Re-referred to LAB, LMG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 37 |
TANIGUCHI |
LAB, LMG, CPC, FIN |
HB2219 |
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SB2492 SD1
Financing Agreement; Cap
RELATING TO MANAGEMENT OF FINANCING AGREEMENTS.
Requires appropriation of funds before departments may enter into financing agreements for a project with a cumulative cost exceeding five million dollars. Prohibits the parceling of projects to circumvent (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI, IHARA, INOUYE, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2493 SD1
Employer-union Health Benefits Fund; Beneficiary Status
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS FUND.
Amends the definition "employee beneficiary" to retain beneficiary status of unmarried adult children incapable of self-support after the death of a retired member. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2494
Minors; Employment; Theatrical Employment; On-set Teacher
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A MINOR.
Requires an on-set teacher to accompany, supervise, and advocate on behalf of a minor whenever the minor is on set and a variance from the work hour restrictions to allowable theatrical employment is granted, when employed for theatrical purposes. Defines "on-set teacher". |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to LCA/EDU, JDC. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA/EDU, JDC |
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SB2495
Used Motor Vehicles; Dealers; Warranties; Keys; Key Fobs
RELATING TO USED MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires a used motor vehicle dealer to deliver at least two operable sets of keys, including keys fobs, to the consumer at the time of sale. Includes keys and key fobs as covered parts under required written warranties. |
(S)
2/20/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI, BAKER, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. RHOADS, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Nishihara, Riviere, L. Thielen |
CPH |
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SB2496
Digital Electronic Equipment; Repairs
RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.
Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. |
(S)
2/6/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Riviere, L. Thielen |
CPH, JDC |
HB1884 |
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SB2497
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Hawaii Labor Heritage Council; Documentary Film; Ah Quon McElrath; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII LABOR HERITAGE COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds as a grant to the Hawaii labor heritage council for a documentary film on the life of Ah Quon McElrath. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2498
Department of Education; Ka Papahana Kaiapuni Program; Complex Area Superintendent
RELATING TO KA PAPAHANA KAIAPUNI COMPLEX AREA SUPERINTENDENT.
Establishes the position of Ka Papahana Kaiapuni program complex area superintendent in the office of the superintendent of the department of education. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU/HWN, WAM. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, S. Chang, English, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
EDU/HWN, WAM |
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SB2499
Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Names
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
Requires candidate names to be randomized on individual ballots and across precincts. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. RHOADS, K. Kahele, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2500 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program, Manufacturing Assistance Program, and Excelerator Program. Establishes and appropriates funds for a working group to develop a strategic plan for a climate innovation technology park to be located at Coconut Island and to recommend other opportunities for the State to invest in technology to combat climate change. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 03-19-20 11:00AM in conference room 325. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, English, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
EDB/EEP, FIN |
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SB2501 SD1
Water Pollution; Permits; Variances
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Amends the definition of "variance" under water pollution statutes. Prohibits permits to be issued for continuing discharge of point source pollution into highest quality waters, except for temporary construction. Allows the director to grant a variance pursuant to chapter 342D. Provides that in all variance proceedings the burden of proof is on the applicant. (SD1) |
(S)
2/20/2020- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. Kahele, Ruderman |
AEN/WTL, CPH/JDC |
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SB2502 SD1
DHS; Child Abuse and Neglect; Mandatory Reporting
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE REPORTING.
Adds members of the clergy, commercial computer technicians, commercial film and photographic print or image processors, and persons employed by organizations that have direct contact with or supervision of children to the categories of persons who are required to report child abuse and neglect to the Department of Human Services or to police. Provides a "safe harbor" through December 31, 2020, for reporting by clergy of known or suspected child abuse that was previously unreported and that did not arise during a penitential communication. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2020- Re-referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41 |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, BAKER, RUDERMAN |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
HB1942 |
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SB2503 HD1
Environmental Management Division of Department of Health; Time of Transfer Individual Wastewater System Inspection Program
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes the time of transfer individual wastewater system inspection program to oversee the inspection and repair of any individual wastewater system at the time of the property's sale or transfer. Excludes certain sales or transfers. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB1853 |
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SB2504 SD2
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Oahu Regional Health Care System; DOH; Transition; Working Group
RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Commences the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System in its entirety from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health, beginning with the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System's budget into the Department of Health. Establish a working group of the Oahu Regional Health Care System, Department of Health, and other stakeholders that shall be responsible for managing and implementing the processes required to effectuate the completion of the transition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, BAKER, KIDANI, Shimabukuro |
HLT, FIN |
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SB2505 SD2 HD1
DOH; Stabilization Beds; Substance Use; Mental Health Conditions; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Health to repurpose unused state facilities to provide short-term residential beds to allow the stabilization, triage, and assessment of patients in need of services for mental health conditions and/or substance use, which may include homelessness. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, BAKER, KANUHA, KIDANI, Inouye, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HSH, FIN |
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SB2506 SD2
DOH; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Special Fund; Capital Improvement Projects; Study
RELATING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIAL FUND.
Authorizes the mental health and substance abuse special fund to be used for certain capital improvements. Requires the Department of Health to identify, among other things, capital improvement projects that should be made with moneys from the mental health and substance abuse special fund to improve the continuum of care for behavioral health and submit a report to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, Baker, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HLT, FIN |
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SB2507
Tax Return Preparers; Preparer Tax Identification Number; Penalties
RELATING TO TAX RETURN PREPARERS.
Requires each tax return preparer to have a valid preparer tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service and to furnish the preparer's tax identification number on any return or claim for refund if required by DOTAX. Establishes penalties for failure to comply. Provides that tax return preparers shall not be liable for penalties prior to January 1, 2021. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, INOUYE, Baker |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
HB2246 |
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SB2508 SD1
Statewide Traffic Code; Accident; Collision
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Replaces the term "accident" with collision for purposes of certain provisions of the statewide traffic code. (SD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
INOUYE, Baker, Ihara, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
TRN, JUD |
HB1838 |
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SB2509
Wildlife Conservation Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax
RELATING TO A WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SPECIAL FUND.
Establishes the wildlife conservation special fund for oiled wildlife remediation and rehabilitation and habitat preservation and enhancement. Allocates funds from the environmental response, energy, and food security tax. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. |
INOUYE, KIDANI, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB2510
OVUII; Zero Tolerance; Any Measurable Amount of Alcohol
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Changes the standard for the offenses of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from .08 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath or 100 milliliters or cubic centimeters of blood to any measurable amount of alcohol in the person's breath or blood. Allows law enforcement officers to arrest a person if there is probable cause to believe that the person was operating a vehicle with a measurable amount of alcohol in the person's breath or blood. |
(S)
2/5/2020- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
TRS, JDC |
HB1999 |
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SB2511
Wager Winnings; Tax Exemption; Waiver Program
RELATING TO TAX RELIEF.
Establishes a waiver program to exempt from income taxation gambling winnings legally acquired outside the State during a consecutive 5-day period, beginning 01/01/2021. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WAM. |
NISHIHARA, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
WAM |
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SB2512 SD1 HD1
Veterinary Medicine; Criminal Penalties; Surgical Procedures
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Prohibits the owner of an animal, and the owner's employees, from performing any surgical procedure on the animal without being licensed as a veterinarian. Makes intentionally or knowingly performing any surgical procedure on a pet animal by any person not licensed as a veterinarian a class C felony. Specifies that accepted veterinary practices and cropping or docking as customarily practiced shall not be considered cruelty to animals in the first degree if performed by a licensed veterinarian. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Har, Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
NISHIHARA, KIDANI, Baker, Ihara, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
CPC, JUD |
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SB2513 SD1 HD1
Cruelty to Animals in the Second Degree; Castration Bands
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Includes use of a castration band to inhumanely neuter a dog, cat, or other pet animal, excluding caged birds, under the offense of cruelty to animals in the second degree. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Baker, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
CPC, JUD |
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SB2514
PSD; DLNR; DOT; Law Enforcement Services
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Establishes a Department of Law Enforcement Services to consolidate the law enforcement functions, including security and service of process duties, of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety, and Department of Transportation. |
(S)
2/11/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
NISHIHARA, Baker, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
PSM/WTL/TRS, WAM/JDC |
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SB2515 SD2
Penal Code; Property Rights; Critical Electrical Infrastructure Property
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Establishes the criminal offense of trespassing on critical electrical infrastructure property. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
NISHIHARA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Riviere |
EEP, JUD |
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SB2516
Constitutional Amendment; Lieutenant Governor; Appointment; Elections; Governor; Primary Election (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow each gubernatorial nominee to appoint, prior to the primary election, a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the primary election. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, RIVIERE, Baker, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2517
Firearms; Permits to Acquire; Rifles; Shotguns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires a separate application and permit for the acquisition of each rifle or shotgun and shortens the duration of the permit's validity from 1 year to 10 days. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2518 SD1
Firearms; Licenses to Carry; Fees
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the Attorney General's authority, and clarifies the respective county police chiefs' existing authority, and requires the Attorney General to grant licenses to carry concealed or unconcealed firearms. Specifies training requirements for license applicants. Amends the fee from a perlicense to a per-application basis and increases the fee. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2519 SD2
Firearms; Large-capacity Magazines; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits the manufacture, possession, sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition of detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of ten rounds, regardless of the type of firearm with which the magazine is compatible, except for magazines that was legally possessed prior to this Act. Prohibits the sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition, except by means of inheritance, of such large-capacity magazines. Makes an exception for possession and use by law enforcement agencies and officers. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, S. CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Ihara, K. Kahele, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
PVM/JUD |
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SB2520 SD1
Department of Public Safety; Prisons; Committed Persons; Corrections; Administrative Segregation; Disciplinary Segregation
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Establishes procedures for the use of administrative and disciplinary segregation in correctional facilities. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
PVM/JUD, FIN |
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SB2521
Department of Public Safety; Correctional Facilities; In-Person Visitations; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits any correctional facility from restricting a committed person's access to in-person visitations without cause. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2522 SD1
Claims Against the State; AG; Payments; Departments; Departmental Budget
RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.
Provides that claims against the State exceeding the amounts that may be paid by the comptroller shall be paid by the department or agency that is found liable for the claim, as determined by the Attorney General. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2523 SD1 HD1
Department of Public Safety; Director of Public Safety; Corrections; Correctional Facilities; Community Correctional Centers; Death; Reporting Requirements; Disclosure
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Authorizes the Director of Public Safety to withhold certain information regarding deaths at correctional facilities or community correctional centers. Requires the director to include in the report regarding the death that is submitted to the governor the decedent's name and a description of the circumstances and cause of death of the individual. Requires the director to cite any state and federal laws prohibiting disclosure of any information withheld. Effective 6/18/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, S. CHANG, Dela Cruz, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
PVM, JUD |
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SB2524
Penal Code; Sentences of Imprisonment; Mandatory Minimum
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Repeals mandatory minimum periods of imprisonment for certain offenses or under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
NISHIHARA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2525
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Beneficiary Consultation; Leases; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Defines "beneficiary consultation". Prohibits the department of Hawaiian home lands from disposing or extending a general lease to non-beneficiaries, unless there are no applicants seeking to enter into a general lease to the use and occupancy of a tract of Hawaiian home lands. Requires the department to notify beneficiaries through beneficiary consultation prior to the disposition of Hawaiian home lands. Prohibits the department from establishing additional criteria to enter into a general lease with an applicant, under certain conditions. Specifies that the department may grant a license or enter into a general lease, under certain conditions. Allocates the interest or other earnings from the Hawaiian home loan fund and Hawaiian home general loan fund into their respective funds, under certain conditions. Requires the department to submit a quarterly report to the legislature and beneficiaries. Authorizes the department to negotiate with homestead association governed water agencies to maintain water systems prior to other service providers, under certain conditions. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to HWN/WTL/JDC, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, S. Chang, Fevella |
HWN/WTL/JDC, WAM |
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SB2526
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaiian Homes Commission; Appraisal; Lease Cancellation; Loan Default; Loan Delinquency; Second Position Loans; Loan Loss Mitigations; Loan Servicing Manual
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act to require appraisals of improvements to identify the replacement cost or the leasehold market value. Grants authority to DHHL to authorize second position loans on homestead leases by approved lenders. Requires DHHL to develop and implement a loan servicing manual, subject to commission approval, to standardize loan loss mitigation policies, procedures, and methods. Clarifies that DHHL shall not cancel a lease solely based on a loan default or delinquency unless all loan loss mitigation procedures are exhausted pursuant to the loan servicing manual. |
(S)
2/4/2020- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
K. KAHELE, S. Chang, Fevella, Kanuha, Riviere |
HWN, JDC |
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SB2527 SD2
DBEDT; Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program; Unserved and Underserved Areas
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the broadband infrastructure grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to award grants to applicants to extend deployment of infrastructure used to provide broadband service to unserved and underserved areas of the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 03-19-20 10:00AM in conference room 430. |
K. KAHELE |
EDB/IAC, FIN |
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SB2528
Restroom Access; Customer; Retail Establishment
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires a retail establishment with an employee restroom to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours, under certain conditions. Exempts a retail establishment and employees from civil liability in allowing a customer to use an employee restroom. Establishes fines. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
K. KAHELE, S. CHANG, NISHIHARA, Ihara, Kanuha, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2529
Constitutional Amendment; Voting Age for State and Local Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE QUALIFYING AGE OF VOTERS FOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL ELECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the qualifying age of voters for any state or local election to sixteen years of age. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, S. CHANG, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2530
Voting Age Decrease; State and Local Elections
RELATING TO VOTING.
Lowers the age of voting in state and local elections from eighteen to sixteen years of age. Lowers the age of preregistration. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to JDC. |
K. KAHELE, S. CHANG, IHARA, Shimabukuro |
JDC |
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SB2531 SD2
Forestry; Tree Nursery; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FORESTRY.
Appropriates funds for the forest stewardship program of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to increase plant stocks, invest in public outreach, and renovate the equipment and facilities of the state tree nursery. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. KAHELE, KANUHA, NISHIHARA, S. Chang, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
WLH, FIN |
HB2160 |
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SB2532 SD2
Organic Waste; Composting; Department of Health
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Establishes a class of artisan-scale composting operations exempt from department of health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. KAHELE, J.Keohokalole |
EEP/WLH, CPC, FIN |
HB2394 |
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SB2533
Aquatic Biosecurity; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AQUATIC BIOSECURITY.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources management to co-enforce, with the United States Coast Guard, rules, standards, and requirements related to ballast-water, vessel biofouling, vessel hull in-water cleaning, and any other incidental discharges that may pose a risk for the introduction and spread of non-native aquatic organisms. Appropriates funds for staffing and operating expenditures for aquatic biosecurity. |
(S)
2/3/2020- Re-Referred to AEN/WTL/TRS, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, J.KEOHOKALOLE, S. Chang, Ihara, Kanuha, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL/TRS, WAM |
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SB2534
Real Estate Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include identification of residential real properties lying within the sea level rise exposure area as officially designated by the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, subject to the availability of county maps designating the areas by tax map key. Effective 11/1/2020. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH/WTL, JDC. |
K. KAHELE, S. CHANG, NISHIHARA, Ihara, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
CPH/WTL, JDC |
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SB2535
Hilo Medical Center; Cardiac Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to improve health care services related to cardiac care at Hilo Medical Center. |
(S)
2/12/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
K. KAHELE, KANUHA, S. Chang, Ihara, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2536
Fishing; Lay Nets; Abandonment; Education; Criminal Penalty
RELATING TO LAY NETS.
Prohibits the abandonment of lay nets used for fishing. Authorizes DLNR to issue permits for the use and possession of lay nets. Requires DLNR to establish a comprehensive, statewide lay net education and enforcement program. |
(S)
2/4/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
K. KAHELE, IHARA, KANUHA, S. Chang, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2537 SD1 HD1
Beaches; Beach Parks; Shoreline; Public Property; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO ACCESS TO PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Prohibits the obstruction of access to beaches and beach parks. Creates a $100 penalty for the first conviction of obstructing access to public property. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
K. KAHELE, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara |
WLH, JUD, FIN |
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SB2538 SD1
Flavored Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO THE YOUTH VAPING EPIDEMIC.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products. Prohibits mislabeling of e-liquid products containing nicotine. Establishes fines and penalties for violations. Authorizes a court to impose, as a penalty on a person eighteen to twenty-one years of age who is convicted of possession of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device, the requirement to complete a tobacco education program, complete a tobacco use cessation program, or perform community service instead of paying a fine. Requires a parent or guardian of a minor to select from among the penalties for a minor convicted of possession of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT/LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, Nishihara |
HLT/LHE, JUD, FIN |
HB2457 |
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SB2539 SD1
Health Insurance; Required Benefits; Covered Benefits; Reproductive Health Care
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for a comprehensive category of reproductive health services, drugs, devices, products, and procedures. Prohibits discrimination in the provision of reproductive health care services. Effective 1/2/2021. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, Shimabukuro |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2676 |
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SB2540
Physicians; Collective Mediation; Health Benefit Plans
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE MEDIATION BY PHYSICIANS.
Authorizes physicians to engage in collective mediation with health benefit plans. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH/LCA, JDC. |
BAKER, RUDERMAN, Kanuha |
CPH/LCA, JDC |
HB2105 |
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SB2541 SD1 HD1
Massage Therapists; Licenses; Renewals; Continuing Education
RELATING TO MASSAGE THERAPISTS.
Beginning July 1, 2022, requires massage therapy licensees to complete twelve hours of continuing education within the two-year period preceding the renewal date, two hours of which shall include first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or emergency related courses. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
BAKER, Taniguchi |
IAC, CPC, JUD |
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SB2542 SD2
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services; Physicians; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Beginning 1/1/2021, exempts medical services provided by physicians and advanced practice registered nurses acting in the capacity of a primary care provider from the general excise tax. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
BAKER, KANUHA, K. RHOADS |
HLT, FIN |
HB2228 |
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SB2543 SD2 HD1
Medical Cannabis; Discrimination; Employer; Employee
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis cardholder, under certain conditions. Specifies that an employer may use a fit for duty test as a tool for medical cannabis users in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
BAKER, TANIGUCHI |
LAB, JUD, FIN |
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SB2544 SD1 HD1
Acupuncture; Scope of Practice; Board of Physical Therapy; Board of Acupuncture; Working Group
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
Establishes a working group to consider and make recommendations on the scope of practice for acupuncturists. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
BAKER, Taniguchi |
HLT/IAC, CPC, FIN |
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SB2545 SD1
Income Tax; Tax Credit for Research Activities
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Changes the aggregate cap amount of the tax credit for research activities to an unspecified amount. Effective 7/1/2050. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 10:35AM in conference room 309. |
WAKAI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDB, FIN |
HB2138 |
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SB2546 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Hawaii Broadband Office; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes the Hawaii broadband office within the Hawaii technology development corporation. Appropriates funds for the establishment and staffing for the Hawaii broadband office. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
EET, WAM |
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SB2547 SD1
Renewable Energy Goals; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Feasibility Study
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute to conduct a feasibility study on the State's ability to achieve its renewable energy goals by 2045. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2020- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
WAKAI |
EET/HRE, WAM |
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SB2548 SD2 HD1
Marine Debris Collection; DLNR; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Pilot Project; UH Water Resources Research Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE DEBRIS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and implement a marine debris collection pilot program. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for research and development of specialized equipment for the effective and efficient removal of plastic marine debris from beaches and shorelines. Effective 7/1/2030. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
WAKAI |
WLH/EEP, FIN |
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SB2549
Assault in the Second Degree; Sports Officials
RELATING TO ASSAULT OF SPORTS OFFICIALS.
Establishes assault of a sports official as a result of their performance of duty at a sports event as assault in the second degree, a class C felony. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to JDC. |
WAKAI |
JDC |
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SB2550
Public Private Partnership; HHFDC; Low Income Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Allows the HHFDC to enter into public private partnerships with private sector entities to build affordable housing and reserves a portion of the housing units for the exclusive use of the employees of the private sector entity partner. |
(S)
1/28/2020- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, BAKER, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, TANIGUCHI, S. Chang, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere |
HOU, WAM |
HB2182 |
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SB2551
Human Trafficking Awareness; Transient Accommodations; Training; Signage; Reporting
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Requires transient accommodations operators to provide training, signage, and reporting policies to employees regarding human trafficking awareness. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, BAKER, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Inouye, Kim, L. Thielen |
EET, JDC |
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SB2552
College Savings Account; Matching; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Requires the State to match up to $100,000 per calendar year for college savings account funds deposited at student-run financial institutions, subject to certain conditions. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU/HRE, WAM. |
WAKAI, K. RHOADS, Inouye, Nishihara |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
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SB2553
Grid Interactive Water Heater; Renewable Resource; Single-family Dwelling
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires that, beginning 1/1/2021, no building permit shall be issued for a new single-family dwelling unit unless the unit includes a solar water heater or a grid interactive water heater. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EET/HOU, WAM. |
WAKAI, K. RHOADS, Baker, Nishihara |
EET/HOU, WAM |
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SB2554 SD2
Seizure First Aid; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH.
Requires employers to educate employees regarding seizure first aid with information provided by department of labor and industrial relations. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:30AM in conference room 309. |
WAKAI, BAKER, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Inouye |
LAB, FIN |
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SB2555
Underground Fuel Storage Tanks; Advisory Committee; Meeting Frequency
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Requires the fuel tank advisory committee to meet at least twice a year. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to AEN/PSM, CPH. |
WAKAI, K. RHOADS, Baker, Inouye, Kidani, Kim, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
AEN/PSM, CPH |
HB1696 |
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SB2556 SD1
Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Eligible Utility-scale Renewable Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Defines an "eligible utility-scale renewable energy project" for purposes of a renewable energy technologies income tax credit available to commercial solar energy systems. Clarifies the calculation of the renewable energy technologies income tax credit for commercial solar energy systems. Provides that the value of the renewable energy technologies income tax credit for eligible utility-scale renewable energy projects shall be based on the credit value and cap that are in effect as of 7/1/2020. Provides that an eligible utility-scale renewable energy project shall only be eligible if they have a power purchase agreement that is either approved by a decision or order by the Public Utilities Commission or has filed with, or is pending approval from, the Public Utilities Commission prior to 12/31/2019. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH/WAM. |
WAKAI, KIDANI, Baker |
EET, CPH/WAM |
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SB2557
Certification; Education; Speech Pathologists; Bonus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Expands the certification incentive program to include speech pathologists. Clarifies school eligibility requirements. Adds an additional temporary bonus for teachers and speech pathologists who continue to be employed at a school that has transitioned out of the incentive program's eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WAKAI, BAKER, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Inouye, L. Thielen |
EDU, WAM |
HB2243 |
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SB2558
Wind Energy Facilities; Wind Turbines; Setback
RELATING TO WIND ENERGY FACILITIES.
Establishes a one-mile setback from the nearest existing farm dwelling or residential dwelling unit for wind energy facilities in agricultural districts. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Re-Referred to EET, JDC. |
WAKAI, INOUYE |
EET, JDC |
HB2188 |
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SB2559 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Non-profit Organizations; Contracts; Energy Security Special Fund
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii state energy office to enter into contracts with certain non-profit organizations to create a plan and administer moneys in the energy security special fund. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, instead of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to submit a report regarding the energy security special fund. Increases the amount of funds deposited into the energy security special fund from the state environmental response, energy, and food security tax. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
EET, WAM |
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SB2560
University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund; University of Hawaii Foundation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Removes the $3 million cap on the amount the University of Hawaii system can expend from the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund for the University of Hawaii Foundation. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
WAKAI |
HRE, WAM |
HB2530 |
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SB2561
Hawaii State Energy Office; Public Benefits Fee Administrator; Household Appliances
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires retailers of household appliances to conspicuously display available energy efficiency rebates and state-specific energy operation costs. Effective 10/1/2020. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 03-19-20 11:00AM in conference room 325. |
WAKAI, INOUYE, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Baker, Kim, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
EDB/EEP, CPC |
HB1604 |
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SB2562 SD1
DBEDT; Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SPACE CENTER FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS.
Places the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes. Amends the composition of the board of directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems. Creates six exempt positions (6.0 FTE) within the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems. Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the employees of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, Baker, Inouye, Kidani |
EET/HRE, WAM |
HB1912 |
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SB2563 SD1
Dementia Training; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; First Responders; Adult Protective Services Investigators; Task Force
RELATING TO DEMENTIA TRAINING.
Establishes a task force to make recommendations to the Department of Health and Legislature regarding the dementia training necessary to help first responders and investigators from adult protective services appropriately assist with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia patients. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Baker, Inouye, Taniguchi |
CPH/HMS, WAM |
HB2455 |
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SB2564 SD1
Building Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING.
Repeals the building energy efficiency revolving loan fund and creates a clean energy revolving loan fund under the administration of the Hawaii green infrastructure authority. Makes an appropriation into the clean energy revolving loan fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, KIDANI, TANIGUCHI, Baker, S. Chang, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere |
EET, WAM |
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SB2565
Bishop Museum; Iolani Palace; Transient Accommodations Tax; Funding
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires a certain percentage of the transient accommodations tax to be allocated to provide funding for the Bishop Museum and Iolani Palace. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KIM, BAKER, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, TANIGUCHI, S. Chang, Ihara, Riviere, Ruderman |
LCA, WAM |
HB2436 |
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SB2566
Digital Identification; Department of Transportation; Pilot Program
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
Establishes a digital identification pilot program to be implemented by the director of transportation and administered by the examiner of drivers for each county. Requires the director of transportation to acquire or develop a mobile application that displays digital identification required for drivers' licenses and civil identification cards. Repeals on June 30, 2021. |
(S)
1/30/2020- Re-Referred to TRS/JDC, WAM. |
KIM, S. CHANG, Baker, Fevella, Inouye, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere |
TRS/JDC, WAM |
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SB2567 SD1
Government Accountability; Legislative Reference Bureau; Searchable Database; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to develop a searchable electronic database of all reports to be submitted to the legislature as required by law or requested by concurrent resolution. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to inform the legislature of any annual or other reports required by law to be submitted to the legislature or requested by concurrent resolution that were not timely submitted. Requires reporting entities to submit a copy of all reports submitted to the legislature to the Legislative Reference Bureau. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIM, FEVELLA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Ihara, Moriwaki, L. Thielen |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2568
Government Accountability; Legislative Hearings; Studies and Reports; Waiver
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires any report of a study or an audit enacted with a legislative appropriation or adopted by concurrent resolution and conducted by an executive department or agency, including the Hawaii health systems corporation, and by the legislative reference bureau, auditor, judiciary, or office of Hawaiian affairs, to be submitted to the senate president, speaker of the house, chairs of the appropriate subject matter committee of each house, and the legislative reference bureau library. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing within one year of receipt of report, except if extension granted to the hearing or briefing requirement by the senate president or speaker of the house of representatives or if the requirement is waived by the senate president or speaker of the house of representative. Exempts financial and other regularly occurring audits. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KIM, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Fevella, Ihara, Moriwaki, Riviere |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2569
Open Meetings; Sunshine Law; Permitted Interactions; Board Members
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
Allows any number of members of a board to attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business and conduct private meetings with legislators without meeting public meeting requirements. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KIM, BAKER, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2570
Reasonable Corporal Punishment; Use of Force
RELATING TO SAFE AND EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE.
Clarifies the use of reasonable corporal punishment. Repeals the justification of use of force by parents, guardians, teachers, and persons otherwise entrusted with the care or supervision of a minor. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to HMS, JDC. |
KIM, FEVELLA, INOUYE, Baker, S. Chang, Harimoto, Moriwaki, L. Thielen |
HMS, JDC |
HB1798 |
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SB2571
Sports Gambling; Task Force
RELATED TO SPORTS GAMBLING.
Establishes a task force to examine and make recommendations on the economic feasibility of implementing sports gambling in Hawaii. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EET, JDC/WAM. |
KIM, FEVELLA, KIDANI, S. Chang, Inouye |
EET, JDC/WAM |
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SB2572
Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii; Candidate Advisory Council; Office of the Governor
RELATING TO THE REGENTS CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Transfers the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii from the University of Hawaii to the office of the governor. Amends other provisions relating to the candidate advisory council. Sunsets 6/30/2024. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to HRE/GVO, WAM. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Baker, S. Chang, Inouye, Moriwaki, Riviere, Ruderman |
HRE/GVO, WAM |
HB2169 |
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SB2573 SD2 HD1
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Meetings; Public Access
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS.
Requires all public meetings of the board of regents to be recorded in live digital audio format by May 1, 2021, for standing committee meetings, and webcast live by September 1, 2021, for all regular board of regents meetings. Requires all recording to be archived and made available to the public. Requires the Board of Regents to determine its accessibility obligations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and comply with those obligations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Baker, Ihara, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
LHE, JUD, FIN |
HB2170 |
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SB2574 SD1
University of Hawaii; Aging; Senior Health; Kupuna Center; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGING.
Appropriates funding to develop the Charles Atherton House and property into a University of Hawaii kupuna center and support the activities of the University of Hawaii UHealthy Hawaii initiative. (SD1) |
(S)
2/20/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
KIM, BAKER, DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Fevella, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HRE/HMS, CPH/WAM |
HB2618 |
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SB2575
University of Hawaii; Cancer Research
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes an organized research unit for cancer research within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to HRE/CPH, WAM. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Baker, English, Fevella, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
HRE/CPH, WAM |
HB2564 |
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SB2576 SD2 HD1
UH; Tuition and Fees Special Fund; Cost-sharing; Reporting
RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS FOR STATE CONTRIBUTIONS.
Specifies exemptions for the University of Hawaii from sections 87A-39 and 88-125, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enhance transparency and accountability regarding fringe benefit reimbursement exemptions under the cost-sharing agreement between the University of Hawaii and Department of Budget and Finance. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LHE with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, English, Ihara, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LAB, LHE, FIN |
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SB2577
Biomass; Fossil Fuel
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Adds definitions of "biomass" and "fossil fuels", and amends the definition of "power generating facility". |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Riviere |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB2392 |
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SB2578
DOE; Schools; Discipline; In-School Suspension; Out-of-School Suspension
RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Requires the Department of Education to track and publish the use of all exclusionary discipline disaggregated by student subgroup. Restricts the use of out-of-school and in-school suspensions among students in grades 6 through 12. Eliminates the use of out-of-school suspensions for students in prekindergarten through grade 5. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, Inouye |
EDU, JDC |
HB2203 |
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SB2579
Forest Biomass; Energy Production; Renewable Feedstocks
RELATING TO REFORESTATION.
Amends and clarifies "renewable feedstocks" to conform with federal statutes and the Environmental Protection Agency's directive. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Riviere |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB2205 |
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SB2580
Transportation Electrification; Climate Change; Fossil Fuel
RELATING TO CLIMATE CONTROL.
Prohibits new fossil fuel vehicles to be used for transportation effective 2025. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to TRS/EET, JDC/WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, K. RHOADS |
TRS/EET, JDC/WAM |
HB2396 |
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SB2581
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Public Land; Disposition; United States Military
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Prohibits the board of land and natural resources from approving the disposition of public land to the United States military that would allow for or facilitate any military training. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
HB2393 |
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SB2582 SD1
Our Care, Our Choice Act; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Mandatory Waiting Period
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, in addition to physicians, to practice medical aid in dying in accordance with their scope of practice and prescribing authority. Authorizes psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, in addition to psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers, to provide counseling to a qualified patient. Reduces the mandatory waiting period between oral requests from twenty days to fifteen days. Waives the mandatory waiting period for those terminally ill individuals not expected to survive the mandatory waiting period. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS |
HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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SB2583
Kupuna Caucus; Health Insurance Coverage; Hearing Aids
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued after 12/31/2021 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months in their base plans. Exempts mandatory health care coverage from impact assessment report. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
BAKER, KANUHA, RUDERMAN |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2584 SD2 HD1
DCCA; DOH; Dental Assistants; Task Force
RELATING TO DENTAL ASSISTANTS.
Establishes the dental assistant task force within DCCA. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/18/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
BAKER |
HLT/IAC, CPC, FIN |
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SB2585 SD1
Financial Institutions; Nondepository Trust Companies; Powers and Duties; Assessments; Fees; Paid-in-capital and Surplus; Agent
RELATING TO NONDEPOSITORY TRUSTS.
Establishes provisions concerning nondepository trust companies. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
BAKER, Nishihara |
CPH, WAM |
HB1882 |
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SB2586 SD1 HD1
Medical Cannabis; Manufactured Cannabis Product; Qualifying Patients; Reimbursement; Insurance
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Permits qualifying patients to be reimbursed by health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations for amounts spent on medical cannabis and manufactured cannabis products. Limits the monthly amount of reimbursement. Requires the auditor to conduct impact assessment reports. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
BAKER, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN |
HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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SB2587 SD1 HD1
DCCA; Payday Lending; Small Dollar Loans; Small Dollar Lenders; Licensure; Requirements; Appropriation; Check Cashers; Registration; Voluntary Payment Plans; Notices ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Establishes regulatory framework for small dollar lenders in article 9 of chapter 412, HRS. Specifies various consumer protection requirements for small dollar loans. Beginning 1/1/2022, requires licensure for small dollar lenders that offer small dollar loans to consumers. Specifies licensing requirements for small dollar lenders. Authorizes the division of financial institutions to appoint 2.0 FTE examiner positions, funded via the compliance resolution fund, to carry out the purposes of the small dollar installment loan program. Requires check cashers to be registered with DCCA and to offer a voluntary payment plan to customers under certain circumstances. Establishes the terms of voluntary payment plans. Clarifies that a customer may only have one outstanding deferred deposit transaction from any source. Amends notices to customers required of check cashers. Removes the exemption for persons engaged in the bona fide retail sale of goods or services. Requires the Auditor to conduct an analysis of the regulation of payday lenders and deferred deposit agreements in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
BAKER, K. RHOADS, Nishihara, Ruderman |
IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB1883 |
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SB2588 SD1
Jurors; Psychologists; Exemption
RELATING TO JURORS.
Permits psychologists to claim exemption from service as a juror if the case involves a psychologist or former patient. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
BAKER |
CPH, JDC |
HB1614 |
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SB2589
Regulated Industries Complaints Office; Medical Investigations; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL INVESTIGATIONS BY THE REGULATED INDUSTRIES COMPLAINTS OFFICE.
Requires the regulated industries complaints office to establish a subdivision that specializes in the investigation of medical cases involving regulated professions and occupations. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
BAKER |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2590 SD1
Bicycles; Traffic Safety; Right Turn Only Lanes
RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the traffic lane, provided they signal intention to merge left. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right, provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RIVIERE, Fevella, Kim, Nishihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
TRS, JDC |
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SB2591
Monetary Bail; Prohibition; Petty Misdemeanors; Traffic Offenses
RELATING TO MONETARY BAIL.
Prohibits courts from requiring a monetary bail as a condition for release when a person is charged with a petty misdemeanor, a traffic violation, or an equivalent offense under county ordinance, except under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/31/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
RIVIERE, Baker, Fevella, Kim, Nishihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2592
Drug Treatment and Mental Health Programs; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DRUG TREATMENT.
Appropriates funding for the implementation and development of the Hawaii coordinated access recovery entry system to increase access to treatment for all individuals who suffer any form of substance abuse and mental illness. Requires the DOH to pursue all known funding sources for drug treatment programs prior to expending general revenue funds appropriated. Requires DOH to exhaust all public and private insurance options for reimbursement for individual treatment provided before expending appropriated funds. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Baker, Fevella, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2593
Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Increase; Counties; State Highway Fund
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to $6. Requires that a minimum of one-third of remittances be used for state highways with less than two lanes of travel in each direction. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to TRS, WAM. |
RIVIERE, S. Chang, Fevella, Moriwaki |
TRS, WAM |
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SB2594
Digital Assets; Investment Securities; Secured Transactions; Banks
RELATING TO DIGITAL ASSETS.
Classifies digital assets under the Uniform Commercial Code. Specifies the manner of perfecting a security interest in digital assets. Authorizes banks to hold digital assets in their custody. Authorizes courts to hear claims relating to digital assets. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
RIVIERE, MORIWAKI, S. Chang, Fevella, Ihara |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
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SB2595
Working Group; Underground Utility Lines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES.
Establishes a working group to develop a comprehensive statewide plan for undergrounding utility lines. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH/WTL, WAM. |
RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Ihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
CPH/WTL, WAM |
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SB2596
DLNR; DOT; Capital Improvement Projects; Laniakea Wayside Park; Appropriation; GO Bonds ($)
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation to take certain actions necessary to create a Laniakea state wayside park on the north shore of Oahu. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for planning and construction of the wayside park. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to WTL/TRS, WAM. |
RIVIERE, S. Chang, Fevella, Ihara, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
WTL/TRS, WAM |
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SB2597
Hawaii State Hospital; Secure Residential Co-occurring Treatment Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
Appropriates funds for the renovation and repurposing of the Guensberg building at the Hawaii state hospital for a secure residential co-occurring treatment program. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
RIVIERE, S. Chang, Fevella, Ihara, K. Kahele, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2598
Department of Human Services; Child Welfare Services; Temporary Foster Custody; Children; Imminent Harm; Police Department
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Authorizes the department of human services to assume temporary foster custody of a child without a court order and without the consent of the child's parents in specific circumstances where there is a risk of imminent harm to the child. Leaves final determination of whether a child should be removed into custody with the party who believe the child should be removed. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
RIVIERE, MORIWAKI, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Fevella, Ihara |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2599
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Pilot Project; Boarding House; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to develop and implement a pilot project to establish a boarding house for those transitioning out of homelessness or re-entering the workforce. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
RIVIERE, S. Chang, Fevella, Ihara, K. Kahele, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2600
Teachers' School Supplies Purchasing Program; Established; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Establishes the teachers' school supplies purchasing program to assist teachers in purchasing certain school supplies. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2022. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Fevella, Ihara, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2601
Law Enforcement Services; Costs; County; Project; Developer
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Authorizes any county, under certain conditions, to collect up to fifty per cent of costs associated with providing law enforcement services for the construction of a project from the developer of the project. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
RIVIERE, S. Chang, Fevella, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2602 SD1
Estate Tax; Decedents; Applicable Exclusion Amount; Inflation Adjustment; Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code
RELATING TO ESTATE TAX INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.
Requires Hawaii's estate tax applicable exclusion amount to be calculated by utilizing the federal Internal Revenue Service inflation adjustment mechanism. Applies to decedents dying and taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2020. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 36 |
RIVIERE, S. Chang, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
FIN |
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SB2603 SD1 HD1
Family Courts; Sex Offenders; Murderers; Custody and Visitation; Significant Risk; Rebuttable Presumption; Disclosure of Information; Best Interests
RELATING TO FAMILY COURTS.
Amends provisions relating to criteria and procedures in family court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights. Clarifies that a parent's felony conviction for a violent or sexual offense in which the victim was a minor, or requirement to register as a sex offender, raises a rebuttable presumption that custody or visitation by that parent is not in the best interest of the child. Requires courts to consider registration as a sex offender a presumption of risk that affects the burden of producing evidence. Requires courts to state reasons for findings in writing or on the record, including specific findings that there is no risk to the child's health, safety, and welfare. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
RIVIERE |
HSH, JUD |
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SB2604
Department of Health; Stabilization Beds; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires and appropriates funds for the department of health to establish a continuum of stabilization beds statewide for non-forensic patients with substance abuse or mental health disorders, or both, by repurposing unused state facilities. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
RIVIERE, J.KEOHOKALOLE, RUDERMAN, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2605
Child Support; Payments; Per Child
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
Provides that child support orders shall be presumed to apply on a per child basis. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB2606
Child Custody; Parental Parity
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Amends provisions relating to the award of child custody to ensure the inclusion of both parents in the raising of the child, unless not in the child's best interests. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB2607
Campaign Finances; Candidates; Childcare; Expenditures
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Provides that campaign funds may be used to provide childcare for a minor child of a candidate; provided that the childcare expenditure is incurred as a direct result of the candidate's campaign activity and would not exist in the absence of that campaign activity. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, K. KAHELE, Kim |
JDC |
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SB2608
Hawaii Student Journalism Protection Act; Hawaii Post-Secondary Student Journalism Protection Act; Student Journalists; Freedom of Speech; Freedom of the Press
RELATING TO STUDENT JOURNALISTS.
Allows student journalists at public schools and public post-secondary educational institutions to exercise freedom of speech and freedom of the press in school-sponsored media. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU/HRE, JDC. |
IHARA, S. CHANG, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Kim |
EDU/HRE, JDC |
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SB2609 SD1
Elections; Voting Assistance; Voter Service Centers; Absentee Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Includes agents of candidates listed on ballots among the persons prohibited from providing voting assistance at voter service centers and in the use of absentee ballots. Takes effect 1/1/2021. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
IHARA, S. Chang, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Nishihara, K. Rhoads |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2610
Landlord-tenant; Repair Costs; Tenant-caused Property Damage; Trust Fund
RELATING TO LANDLORD-TENANT LAW.
Allows, at the request of either the tenant or the landlord in any court proceeding in which repair costs of tenant-caused property damage is in dispute and the repair costs exceed the tenant's security deposit, the tenant to deposit the amount of damages claimed into the court, such funds to be distributed consistent with a judgement. |
(S)
1/30/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
IHARA, Kim |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2611
HTA; 5-Year Strategic Plan; Tourism Marketing Plan
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop and implement a 5-year strategic plan for 2020 to 2025, and every 5 years thereafter, to decrease visitor counts to the State while increasing per visitor spending. Requires that any tourism marketing plan developed by the Hawaii Tourism Authority be developed with the aim of reducing visitor count and increasing per visitor spending. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EET, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
EET, WAM |
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SB2612 SD1
Sports Officials; Assault; Terroristic Threatening
RELATING TO SPORTS OFFICIALS.
Allows the court to enjoin a defendant from attending any sports event of the type at which the offense occurred for up to twelve months when convicted of certain assault or terroristic threatening and the victim of the offense is a sports official engaged in the lawful discharge of the sports officials' duties. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2020- The committees on JUD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) C. Lee, San Buenaventura, Brower, Creagan, Lowen, McKelvey, Nakashima, Perruso, Say, Takayama, Yamane; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Thielen. |
DELA CRUZ |
JUD |
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SB2613
DOE; Hawaii Island; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COOLING INITIATIVE.
Appropriates funds for the installation of air conditioning units in Department of Education schools on the island of Hawaii. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, K. KAHELE, RUDERMAN, Inouye |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2614
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Relocation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOME OWNERSHIP.
Relocates the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation, the Hawaii public housing authority, and the Hawaii community development authority to one shared facility. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to HOU/EET, WAM. |
KANUHA |
HOU/EET, WAM |
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SB2615
Department of Education; Naalehu Elementary School ($)
RELATING TO A SCHOOL SUPPLY SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes and makes an appropriation for a one-year school supply subsidy pilot program at Naalehu elementary school. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, S. CHANG, INOUYE, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2616 SD2 HD1
Housing Development; School Impact Fees; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Exempts affordable housing units, additions to existing dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, ohana dwelling units, and affordable housing projects developed by the Hawaii public housing authority from 50 per cent of school impact fee requirements. Effective 7/1/2025. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LHE with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KANUHA, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, Baker, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HSG, LHE, FIN |
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SB2617 SD1
Kau Hospital; Rural Health Clinic; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Urgent Care; Behavioral Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Appropriates an unspecified sum to the Hawaii health systems corporation to expand the Kau Rural Health Clinic to improve access to urgent care and outpatient behavioral health services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
KANUHA, BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HLT, FIN |
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SB2618 SD2
DOH; Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the purchase of one advanced life support ambulance based in Makalei in the county of Hawaii, and related equipment and personnel costs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
KANUHA, BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HLT, FIN |
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SB2619 SD1
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for Hawaii County; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Subsidy; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR HAWAII COUNTY.
Appropriates funds as a subsidy to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for Hawaii County for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KANUHA, S. CHANG, INOUYE, Baker, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2620 SD1
District Boundaries; Amendments; Counties; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes county land use decision-making authorities to amend district boundaries involving land areas greater than fifteen acres, except non important agricultural land or rural land areas greater than fifteen acres but no more than twenty-five acres if the land areas are proposed for reclassification to the urban district and at least sixty per cent of the land areas will be dedicated for the development of affordable housing. Effective 12/31/33. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KANUHA, BAKER, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, English, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HSG/WLH, FIN |
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SB2621 SD1
Department of Health; Water Pollution; Sunscreen; Distribution; Prohibition; University of Hawaii; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Adds the chemicals homosalate, octocrylene, and octisalate to the sale and distribution sunscreen ban beginning on 1/1/2021. Allows the Department of Health to adopt rules to add additional harmful chemicals to the sale and distribution ban. Requires and appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii to conduct a study to examine the concurrent effects of certain sunscreen products on the decline of the State's coral reefs. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Re-Referred to CPH/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA, BAKER, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
CPH/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB1860 |
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SB2622 SD2
DLNR; Invasive Species; County of Hawaii; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources division of forestry and wildlife for invasive species technician positions in the county of Hawaii to address invasive plants and animals. Effective 12/31/33. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KANUHA, S. CHANG, INOUYE, Baker, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
AGR/EEP, FIN |
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SB2623 SD2
Coffee Berry Borer; Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COFFEE BERRY BORER.
Extends the sunset date for the Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy Program until 6/30/2025, for the purchase of pesticides containing Beauveria bassiana to combat the coffee berry borer. Extends the program manager position to 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KANUHA, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, Baker, English, Ihara, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
AGR, FIN |
HB1861 |
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SB2624 SD1
Tax; Income Tax Credit; Low-income; Renters
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD RENTERS CREDIT.
Creates income brackets for the low-income renter tax credit. Provides for adjustment of the tax credit amount based on the consumer price index. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KANUHA, BAKER, S. CHANG, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, TANIGUCHI, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HSG, FIN |
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SB2625 SD2
Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes an Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide loans to nonprofit housing development organizations, and community development financial institutions for the development of affordable homeownership housing projects. Makes an appropriation into and out of the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 10:40AM in conference room 423. |
KANUHA, BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Ihara, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HSG, FIN |
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SB2626
Firearms; Assault Weapons Ban; Assault Pistols; Detachable Magazines
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Defines "assault rifle" and "assault shotgun". Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over ten round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over ten round capacity. Prohibits anyone from bringing or causing to be brought into the State an assault rifle or assault shotgun. Prohibits the sale or transfer of any assault rifle or assault shotgun in the State, unless sold or transferred to an authorized person. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2627 SD2
Income Tax Credit for Low-income Household Renters; Adjustments
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Increases the amount of the tax credit for individuals and households and the adjusted gross income eligibility cap for the income tax credit for low-income household renters using tax brackets for individuals and different categories of households and providing for annual increases based on the consumer price index. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, K. KAHELE, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, J.Keohokalole, Shimabukuro |
HSG, FIN |
HB1957 |
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SB2628
State Procurement; Electric Vehicle Rental for Official Business
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACTS FOR VEHICLE RENTAL.
Requires state and county employees to rent electric vehicles when on official government business and requires the State procurement office to execute future contracts consistent with specified terms. |
(S)
1/30/2020- Re-Referred to GVO, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, J.KEOHOKALOLE, RUDERMAN, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
GVO, WAM |
HB2006 |
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SB2629 SD2
State Employees; Air Travel; DLNR; DBF; Carbon Offset Program
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires state agencies to participate in a carbon offset program to offset carbon emissions caused by their employees' air travel. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Budget and Finance to establish and administer a carbon offset program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, NISHIHARA, RUDERMAN, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
EEP, FIN |
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SB2630 SD1
Traffic Infractions; Driver Licensing; Vehicle Registration; "Stoppers"
RELATING TO MONETARY OBLIGATIONS.
Prohibits the imposition of restrictions on a person's ability to obtain or renew a driver's license or to register, renew the registration of, or transfer or receive title to a motor vehicle, as a consequence of unpaid monetary obligations. Does not affect driver's license suspensions related to excessive speeding, lack of motor vehicle insurance, or non-compliance with a child support order. Effective 9/1/2020. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS |
TRN, JUD |
HB2750 |
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SB2631 SD1 HD1
Penal Responsibility; Mental Health Treatment; Agreements
RELATING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH OF DEFENDANTS.
Authorizes the courts to enter into agreements with the parties where there is reason to believe the defendant has a physical or mental disease, disorder, or defect that will or has become an issue in the criminal case. Requires either one psychiatrist or one psychologist to be appointed in felony cases requiring three examiners. Requires an examination for penal responsibility to be conducted within fifteen days after a finding of fitness to proceed. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, J.Keohokalole, Shimabukuro |
HSH, JUD |
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SB2632
Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offset; Qualified Air Travel
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Establishes procedures for the department of transportation when a person voluntarily purchases a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from their air travel to or from an airport in the State. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, J.KEOHOKALOLE, RUDERMAN, Baker |
TRS/AEN, WAM |
HB2007 |
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SB2633 SD1
Penal Code; Offenses Against Property; Unauthorized Attachment of Object
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Establishes the offense of unauthorized attachment of an object to a fence, gate, wall, or other structure, which is committed when a person knowingly attaches an object to a fence, gate, wall, or other structure or barrier without the owner's permission. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:01PM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS, RIVIERE |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2634
Renewable Energy; Gas; Renewable Portfolio Standard
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Require gas utility companies to establish renewable energy portfolio standards for gas. Provides means for gas utility companies to achieve the renewable energy portfolio standards for gas. Requires the public utilities commission to conduct a study of the renewable portfolio standards. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to EET/JDC, WAM. |
K. RHOADS |
EET/JDC, WAM |
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SB2635 SD2
Ammunition; Purchase; License to Sell
RELATING TO FIREARMS AMMUNITION.
Prohibits any person from selling ammunition or shell casings for any firearm unless the purchaser first demonstrates that they are the registered owner of the firearm for which the ammunition or shell casings are to be purchased. Authorizes registered owners to designate a person as an alternate on the gun registration only for the purpose of purchasing ammunition. Requires the licensing of sellers of ammunition and provides for the identification and proper permitting of purchasers or possessors of ammunition. Regulate ammunition in the same manner as firearms. Requires the Attorney General to update registration forms. Effective 1/1/2021. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2020- Re-referred to JUD/PVM, FIN, referral sheet 41 |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, NISHIHARA, Keith-Agaran |
JUD/PVM, FIN |
HB2736 |
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SB2636 SD2
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Corporations; Boards of Directors; Women; Penalties
RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
Requires publicly held domestic and foreign corporations to includes certain numbers of females among their boards of directors. Authorizes administrative fines for noncompliance. Takes effect 6/18/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS, INOUYE, Shimabukuro |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
HB2720 |
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SB2637 SD2 HD1
DOH; Lead Poison Testing; Insurance
RELATING TO CHILDREN'S HEALTH.
Requires the department of health to establish, implement, and evaluate a statewide program for early identification of, and intervention for, lead poisoning in children. Requires all children be tested for lead poisoning. Requires primary care providers to test children under their care for lead poisoning. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB2638 SD2 HD1
Abuse of Family or Household Member; Petty Misdemeanor; Penalties; Protective Orders; Enforcement; Pilot Program
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Establishes a petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household members and penalties. Allows a deferred acceptance of guilty or no contest plea in misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse offenses of abuse of family or household members. Requires the judiciary to submit annual reports to the legislature on the number and outcome of abuse of family or household members cases. Sunsets 6/30/2025. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS, Baker, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
HB2067 |
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SB2639 SD1
Predatory Towing; Definitions
RELATING TO TOWING.
Clarifies meaning of existing statute relating to towing of abandoned vehicles by adding definitions; requires tow and storage companies to accept credit cards; includes penalties consistent with unfair practices per chapter 480, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS, Baker, Kidani, Nishihara |
CPC, JUD, FIN |
HB2162 |
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SB2640
Housing; High Density Housing; Honolulu Rail Transit System; Condominiums
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Adds a section to the Hawaii Revised Statutes which promotes the construction of high density housing within a one-half mile radius of a rail station along the Honolulu rail transit system. |
(S)
2/6/2020- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
S. CHANG |
HOU/EET, WAM |
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SB2641 SD1
Workers' Compensation; Average Weekly Wages; Computation
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Adjusts the method of calculating average weekly wages for workers' compensation claims. Effective 7/1/51. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
LAB, FIN |
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SB2642 SD1
Housing Density; Homeowners; Rural Districts
RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.
Authorizes the land use commission to govern housing density increases. Authorizes homeowners located in a block to vote to increase the housing density for their respective block. Upon receiving an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the homeowners in a block, requires the land use commission to increase the housing density for the block. Effective 12/31/33. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
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SB2643 SD1
Prostitution; Sex Trafficking; Minors
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Includes coercion as a means of committing the offense of sex trafficking. Removes the criminal statute of limitations for sex trafficking and promoting prostitution. Specifies that sex trafficking of a minor is a strict liability offense. Repeals the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2644
Private Correctional Facility; Ban
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Repeals the authorization for the governor to negotiate with any person for the development or expansion of private correctional facilities. Prohibits the establishment of private correctional facilities in the State. |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
S. CHANG, K. KAHELE, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Shimabukuro |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2645
Aloha Stadium; Affordable Housing; Development
RELATING TO ALOHA STADIUM.
Requires at least twenty thousand housing units be developed near the rail station nearest to the aloha stadium. Requires a minimum of eighty per cent of those housing units to be priced as affordable. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to EET/HOU, WAM. |
S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, K. Kahele, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
EET/HOU, WAM |
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SB2646
Landlord-tenant Code; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
S. CHANG, BAKER, K. RHOADS, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2647 SD2
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Landlord Incentive Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Establishes the landlord incentive program special fund to reimburse land owners who participate in the section 8 housing choice voucher program for repair costs of tenant-caused property damage when the repair costs exceed the tenant's security deposit. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
S. CHANG, KANUHA, K. RHOADS, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2648 SD2
Public Lands; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Clarifies that lands set aside to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation by the governor or leased to the corporation by other state departments and agencies are exempt from the definition of "public lands". Requires the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to dispose of public lands pursuant to chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Clarifies that lands set aside by the governor or leased to the Hawaii housing finance development corporation from other state agencies are subject to legislative approval prior to the sale or gift of those lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG |
HSG, JUD, FIN |
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SB2649 SD1
Helicopters; Safety; Tourism
RELATING TO TOUR AIRCRAFT.
Amends section 261-12 to require tour aircraft operations permit applicants to have aircraft that are outfitted with FAA approved safety devices. Prohibits tour aircraft permit holders from allowing the noise footprint of their aircraft to enter any occupied property. Requires denial of permit or rescission of permit if requirements are not met. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 11:15AM in conference room 423. |
S. CHANG |
TRN, JUD |
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SB2650
Private Residence; Exemption; Historic Review; Government Buildings; Income Tax
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Specifies that only government buildings and buildings that are on the Hawaii or national register of historic places shall be subject to historic review. Specifies that private property shall not be subject to historic review. Exempts revenues received from buildings on the national register of historic places from state income tax. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to LCA/GVO, WAM. |
S. CHANG |
LCA/GVO, WAM |
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SB2651
Committed Person; Committed Youths; Federal Minimum Wage
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Requires that a committed person and committed youth be paid no less than the federal minimum wage when working in the State. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to PSM/LCA, WAM. |
S. CHANG |
PSM/LCA, WAM |
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SB2652 SD2
Housing; Exemption; Income Restrictions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Amends section 201H-38 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify that the section does not require income restrictions for projects that are built for Hawaii residents, who will be owner-occupants in perpetuity, and who own no other property. Effective 6/18/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, RUDERMAN, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HSG, JUD, FIN |
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SB2653
State Historic Preservation Division; Program Comment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.
Requires the state historic preservation division to use a program comment approach in its duties. Appropriates funds for the state historic preservation division to conduct a study on buildings built between 1945 and 1970 that would be exempted from a program comment process. |
(S)
1/23/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2654 SD2
Counties; Infrastructure Dedication; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Clarifies that the request for dedication for infrastructure is to connect an eligible affordable housing's infrastructure to the county's infrastructure. Authorizes a licensed private building inspector, contracted by the state or county, to certify compliance with county standards. Effective 06/18/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
HSG, JUD, FIN |
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SB2655 SD1 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; High-voltage Electric Transmission Lines; Underground Construction
RELATING TO UTILITY TRANSMISSION LINES.
Exempts a public utility from seeking approval from the public utilities commission to place, construct, erect, or build a high-voltage electric transmission system under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
S. CHANG, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2656
Minimum Wage; Minimum Wage Commission
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Establishes a minimum wage commission to recommend the annual rate of increase for the minimum wage. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. |
S. CHANG, Moriwaki, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB2657
Electric Vehicles
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Extends the sunset date of Act 168, Session laws of Hawaii 2012, exempting electric vehicles from parking fees under certain conditions until 6/30/2028. Takes effect 6/30/2020. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS/EET, WAM. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, Riviere |
TRS/EET, WAM |
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SB2658 SD2
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; State Housing Coordinator; Affordable Housing; Government Land; Private Land; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Creates the position of the state housing coordinator. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 11:00AM in conference room 423. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
LAB/HSG, FIN |
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SB2659
Housing; Housing Shortage; Emergency Management
RELATING TO THE HOUSING SHORTAGE.
Amends the definition of "emergency" to include a period of five or more years in which the number of new housing units produced statewide is less than the number of births minus deaths divided by two. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, JDC. |
S. CHANG, Shimabukuro |
HOU, JDC |
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SB2660
Housing; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes an Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide loans to nonprofit housing development organizations, community development financial institutions and qualified nonprofit housing trusts for the development of affordable homeownership housing projects. Makes an appropriation into and out of the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund. Effective 1/1/2021. |
(S)
1/29/2020- The committee(s) on HOU deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-30-20 1:25PM in conference room 225. |
S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, RUDERMAN, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2661 SD1
Counties; Housing Supply Plan; Housing Demand; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING ELEMENTS.
Requires each county to prepare a housing supply plan to plan for projected increases in the State's housing supply to meet housing demands of the respective county, identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs for all income levels, define the term "housing demand" including a ratio of homes to residents to account for latent demand, and identify adequate sites for housing, including rental housing. Appropriates funds for the counties to conduct the required studies. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
S. CHANG, RUDERMAN, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2662
Zoning; Dwelling Units; Counties; Short-Term Rentals
RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS.
Prohibits bans on dwelling unit rentals having a term between 1 and 5 months for inter-island relocations and visiting workers. Authorizes county councils to adopt any ordinances necessary to implement the prohibition by 6/30/2021. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2651 |
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SB2663 SD2
Environmental Impact Statements; Environmental Assessments; Supplements
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT LAW.
Requires a supplemental environmental assessment or supplemental environmental impact statement after the passage of 15 years from the date of the determination of a finding of no significant impact or the acceptance of the statement, if the proposed action is not implemented. Exempts actions involving a renewable energy project from this requirement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2020- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. KAHELE, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN |
EEP, JUD, FIN |
HB2382 |
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SB2664 SD1 HD1
Board of Education; Public Meetings; Oral Testimony; Community Forums
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the board of education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one forum in each county. Requires the board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim |
LHE, JUD, FIN |
HB2510 |
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SB2665
Child Support Enforcement; Judgments for Support
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes that every judgment for child support is enforceable until paid in full. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Ihara, Kim |
JUD, FIN |
HB2670 |
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SB2666
Department of Defense; State Activation; Active Duty Military Pay; Basic Allowance for Housing; Service Credit
RELATING TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS.
Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts; provide basic housing allowance; provide service credit for time on active duty; and allow state and county employees to count the time called to active duty in the State toward retirement. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/LCA, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. KAHELE, Kanuha, Nishihara |
PSM/LCA, WAM |
HB2669 |
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SB2667
Subdivisions; Public Access
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes the county to require the subdivider to establish a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes. |
(S)
2/5/2020- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. KAHELE, J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
HB2668 |
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SB2668 SD2
Land Conservation Fund; Conveyance Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Increases the percentage of the land conservation fund that may be used for costs related to the operation, maintenance, and management of lands acquired by the fund. Increases the maximum dollar amount of the conveyance tax distribution to the land conservation fund. Appropriates funds from the land conservation fund for resource land acquisition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, K. Kahele, J.Keohokalole, Ruderman |
WLH, FIN |
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SB2669
Gambling; Hawaii Lottery and Gambling Corporation
RELATING TO GAMING.
Establishes the Hawaii lottery and gaming corporation for the purpose of conducting gambling in Hawaii. Allocates proceeds to capital improvements at public schools and the University of Hawaii system, scholarships and educational loan repayments for medical students who practice in Hawaii for ten years, support for the family practice rural residency program, watershed protection, and reduction and prevention of problem gambling. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, KIDANI, Nishihara |
JDC, WAM |
HB2667 |
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SB2670 SD1
Vulnerable Coastal Property Purchaser Statement; Sale or Transfer; Sea Level Rise
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires a vulnerable coastal property purchaser statement to be executed by the purchaser or transferee with the sale or transfer of vulnerable coastal real estate. Effective 12/31/33. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, KANUHA, J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. RHOADS, Nishihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
WLH/EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2383 |
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SB2671 SD2
Real Estate Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include identification of residential real properties lying within the sea level rise exposure area. Effective 11/1/2020. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, KANUHA, J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WLH/EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2384 |
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SB2672
Statewide Traffic Code; Crosswalks; Pedestrians; Right-Of-Way
RELATING TO CROSSWALKS.
Requires a vehicle approaching a crosswalk from the opposite direction of another vehicle stopped at that crosswalk to yield and not proceed until a pedestrian, if any, has crossed the roadway. |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, K. RHOADS, Inouye, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
TRN, JUD |
HB2666 |
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SB2673 SD2
Intercollegiate Student Athletics; Compensation
RELATING TO INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS.
Establishes the right of postsecondary student athletes in intercollegiate athletics to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness. Takes effect 6/18/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KEITH-AGARAN, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim |
LHE, JUD, FIN |
HB2665 |
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SB2674
Transient Accommodations Tax; County Surcharge
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Authorizes counties to levy a county surcharge on transient accommodations tax in their respective counties pursuant to certain conditions. Sunsets on 12/31/2036. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET/PSM, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, Inouye, Nishihara |
EET/PSM, WAM |
HB2388 |
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SB2675
Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes forfeiture of certain ERS benefits, pursuant to court order, for state or county employees and designated beneficiaries who are convicted of an employment-related felony. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA/JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, Baker, S. Chang, Inouye, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
LCA/JDC, WAM |
HB2381 |
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SB2676
Elections; Voting; Voter Service Centers; Mail; Absentee Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Addresses various inconsistencies in existing elections law to clarify and improve the administration of elections by mail. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, KANUHA |
JDC |
HB2664 |
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SB2677
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status; Family Court Jurisdiction
RELATING TO SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS.
Specifies that the family court has jurisdiction in proceedings concerning the custody or guardianship of an immigrant child pursuant to a motion for Special Immigrant Juvenile factual findings requesting a determination that the child was abused, neglected, or abandoned before the age of 18. |
(H)
3/12/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 03-13-20 9:00AM in conference room 329. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, K. RHOADS |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
HB1978 |
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SB2678
Department of Education; Remote Schools; Categorical Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KANUHA |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2679
Hana Highway; Traffic; Road Safety
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires the driver of a lead vehicle on the Hana highway between mile markers 00 and 43 to use turnouts and allow vehicles to pass under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, Inouye, Kanuha |
TRS, JDC |
HB2566 |
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SB2680
Counties; Archaeologist; Historic Preservation; Review
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Authorizes the counties to employ qualified archaeologists to perform necessary reviews under chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA/PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, KANUHA, Baker |
LCA/PSM, JDC |
HB2663 |
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SB2681
Exception to Limitation of Attendees at Informal Meetings; Sunshine Laws
RELATING TO INFORMAL MEETINGS.
Permits county council members to attend informal meetings without limit on the number of county council members in attendance. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2682
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, K. RHOADS |
TRS, JDC |
HB2269 |
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SB2683 SD2
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Sea Level Rise; Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Coordinator; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to further address and make recommendations regarding sea level rise. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, KANUHA, K. Kahele |
EEP/WLH, FIN |
HB2659 |
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SB2684
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/EET, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, Kanuha, Nishihara |
PSM/EET, JDC |
HB2658 |
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SB2685
County Surcharge; State Tax; Administration
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the authority of a county to adopt a surcharge on state tax from March 31, 2019, to June 30, 2021. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/TRS, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/TRS, WAM |
HB2649 |
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SB2686 SD1
General Excise Tax; County Surcharge on State Tax; Extension; Disaster Relief
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period that a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 9/30/2020. Allows a county with a population equal to or less than five hundred thousand that adopts a surcharge on state tax to use surcharge revenues for disaster relief. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2020- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH, Inouye, K. Kahele |
PSM/TRS, WAM |
HB2648 |
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SB2687 SD2
Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax from $5 to $8 for any county with a resident population of more than 125,000, but less than 195,000. Sets aside the revenue from the increased surcharge tax for capacity projects in that county. With regards to the County of Maui, prioritizes funds collected pursuant to this Act to be used for the Honoapiilani highway realignment project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, Nishihara |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB1931 |
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SB2688
Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax from $5 to $8. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, Nishihara |
TRS, WAM |
HB1930 |
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SB2689
Rural Districts; Dwellings
RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.
Allows one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
HB2647 |
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SB2690 SD1 HD1
UH; Office of International and Regional Partnerships; Study Abroad Scholarships; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes, and appropriates funds for, a network improvement community task force to develop a K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher education degree for the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Maui college's office of international and regional partnerships for study abroad programs. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, Kanuha, Kidani |
LHE, FIN |
HB1994 |
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SB2691 SD2
UH; STEM Teacher Education; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
Establishes a network improvement community task force to develop a K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teacher education degree at the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE/EDB, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI |
LHE/EDB, FIN |
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SB2692 SD2 HD1
Land Conservation Fund; DLNR; Maui County; Matching Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NA WAI EHA WATERSHED.
Appropriates money out of the land conservation fund for the acquisition of a portion of the Na Wai Eha watershed in Wailuku, Maui. Requires the County of Maui to provide matching funds for the land acquisition or for the purchase of the associated water systems and easements. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, K. Kahele |
WLH, FIN |
HB2555 |
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SB2693 SD1
DOT; Vehicle Safety Inspections; Inspectors
RELATING TO VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
Codifies certain certification, renewal, and violation processes of vehicle inspectors who conduct vehicle safety inspections under the DOT. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
TRS, JDC |
HB1651 |
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SB2694 SD2
Low-income Housing Tax Credit; Tax; Partnerships; Corporations
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Changes tax credit allocation for partnerships and corporations. Makes inoperative at-risk and passive activity loss rules with respect to certain low-income buildings. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KEITH-AGARAN |
HSG, FIN |
HB2387 |
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SB2695 SD2
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing Incentive Fund; Tax Credit; Affordable Housing; Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Creates the housing incentive fund to be administered by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Allows the fund to be seeded with general obligation bonds. Establishes an income tax credit for individuals or corporations who contribute to the fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 10:40AM in conference room 423. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER |
HSG, FIN |
HB2645 |
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SB2696 SD2 HD1
Tourism; Aloha+ Challenge Natural Resource Management 2030 Goals Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GREEN FEES.
Requires the office of planning to conduct a study assessing the current plans and programs to achieve the Aloha+ Challenge natural resource management 2030 goals. Requires the office of planning to make recommendations in achieving those goals. Makes an appropriation. Effective 12/31/2033. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- Re-referred to TIA, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 45 |
KEITH-AGARAN |
TIA, EEP, FIN |
HB2719 |
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SB2697 SD1
Taxation; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction
RELATING TO TAXATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts, except for real estate investment trusts that provide affordable housing in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Sunsets 12/31/2023. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 10:30AM in conference room 309. |
KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, S. Chang, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
EDB, FIN |
HB2605 |
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SB2698
Taxation; Income Tax; Tax Returns; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires that real estate investment trusts file returns reporting their shareholders' pro rata shares of net income and net income attributable to this State. Requires withholding on all payments to shareholders. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, Ihara, J.Keohokalole, Riviere, Taniguchi |
WAM |
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SB2699
HCDA; Pulehunui Community Development District ($)
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.
Establishes the Pulehunui community development district on the island of Maui as a community development district within the authority of the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to obtain various forms of financial aid from the federal government for projects of the authority. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, English, Kanuha |
WTL, WAM |
HB1928 |
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SB2700
CIP; Twentieth Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTIETH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twentieth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
WAM |
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SB2701 HD1
Agricultural Buildings and Structures; Exemptions; Right to Enter; Counties
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
Grants county agencies the right to enter property to investigate agricultural buildings, structures, and appurtenances for violations of and compliance with building permit and building code exemption requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
GABBARD, J.KEOHOKALOLE, RIVIERE, Baker, Ihara |
WLH, JUD |
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SB2702 SD2
Department of Agriculture; Non-agricultural Park Lands Program; Bona Fide Farmer; Qualifications
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Temporarily authorizes the Board of Agriculture to decide on a case-by-case basis which entities qualify for a non-agricultural park lease. Establishes conditions and qualifications for a lease. Includes reporting requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, Baker, Riviere, Ruderman |
AGR, FIN |
HB2444 |
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SB2703 SD1
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Creates a grant program and appropriates funds for a program to assist beginning farmers or ranchers to start commercial farm or ranch operations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 8:35AM in conference room 312. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Baker, Ihara, J.Keohokalole, Riviere |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2704 SD2
Department of Agriculture; Sustainable Agriculture; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide up to one hundred per cent cost reimbursement to farming operations in the State for acquiring cover crop seeds or green manure. Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program manager position within the Department of Agriculture to administer the program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 8:35AM in conference room 312. |
GABBARD, Baker, Ihara, Riviere, Ruderman |
AGR, FIN |
HB2167 |
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SB2705 SD1
Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit; Extension
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Extends the time that the department of agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural costs from 2021 to 2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR/WLH, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, Baker, Ihara, Ruderman |
AGR/WLH, FIN |
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SB2706 HD1
Agricultural Lands; Land Subdivisions; Condominium Property Regime
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Amends certain land subdivision and condominium property regime laws related to agricultural land, as recommended pursuant to Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to ensure condominium property regime projects within the agricultural district are used for agricultural purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
GABBARD, IHARA, RUDERMAN, Baker, Riviere |
WLH, CPC, FIN |
HB2602 |
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SB2707
Appropriations for Agricultural Theft and Vandalism Pilot Project
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND VANDALISM PILOT PROJECT.
Appropriates additional funding for the two-year agricultural theft and pilot project pursuant the Act 217, Session Laws of Hawaii (2019). |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Riviere |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2708 SD2
HDOA; Agricultural Enterprises; Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes the agricultural enterprise program. Establishes the Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund. Requires the Board of Agriculture to annually report an accounting of non-agricultural park lessees to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, Riviere, Ruderman |
AGR, JUD, FIN |
HB2190 |
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SB2709 SD1
University of Hawaii; Beginning Farmer Training Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEGINNING FARMER TRAINING.
Establishes a 5-year beginning farmer training program to be administered by the University of Hawaii West Oahu Sustainable Community Food Systems. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Riviere |
AEN, WAM |
HB1894 |
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SB2710 SD2
HDOA; Agricultural Appraiser; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Makes an appropriation to fund one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) agricultural appraiser position within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, English, Riviere |
AGR, FIN |
HB2030 |
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SB2711 SD2
UH; Small Agricultural Equipment; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a foreign agriculture small equipment pilot program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, English, Riviere |
AGR, FIN |
HB2181 |
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SB2712 SD1
Agricultural Cooperative Associations; Consumer Cooperative Associations
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Updates the laws on agricultural cooperative associations and consumer cooperative associations with regard to, among other things, operations as resale agents, and conversions. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 8:35AM in conference room 312. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Riviere |
AGR, CPC |
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SB2713 SD2
DLNR; Invasive Species Rapid Response Trust; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Establishes the Invasive Species Rapid Response Trust Fund for rapid responses to invasive species emergencies. Requires the Invasive Species Council to include an accounting of moneys expended in its annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 8:35AM in conference room 312. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, English, Inouye, Riviere |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2714 SD1
State Snail; Pupu Kuahiwi
RELATING TO THE STATE SNAIL.
Designates pupu kuahiwi as the official state snail. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, Inouye, Riviere |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2715
HDOA; Livestock; Animals; Transport; Sea Vessel
RELATING TO LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules to protect the welfare of livestock transported to, from, or between any island of Hawaii. Requires the department to adopt interim rules. |
(S)
2/10/2020- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, English, Inouye, Ruderman |
AEN/TRS, WAM |
HB1898 |
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SB2716
Department of Agriculture; Animal Industry Special Fund
RELATING TO THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIAL FUND.
Adding new sources of revenue generated by the state veterinary laboratory and animal disease control that can be deposited into the Animal Industry Special Fund. |
(S)
2/6/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, TANIGUCHI, Riviere |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2717 SD1
Sharks; Prohibitions; Exemptions
RELATING TO SHARK PROTECTION.
Establishes an offense of knowingly capturing, possessing, abusing, entangling, or killing a shark in state marine waters, along with penalties and fines. Provides certain exemptions. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 325. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Inouye |
EEP, JUD |
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SB2718 SD1
Penal Code; Sexual Assault of an Animal; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF AN ANIMAL.
Amends the Penal Code to establish the crime of sexual assault of an animal. Provides that the sexual assault of an animal is a class C felony or a class B felony if the offense subjects a minor to sexual contact with an animal or is committed in the presence of a minor. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR, JUD , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, Riviere, Taniguchi |
AGR, JUD |
HB1618 |
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SB2719 SD2
HDOA; DLNR; Feral Pigs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to work in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources to increase feral pig control. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, English, Riviere, Taniguchi |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2720 SD2
Procurement; Plastic Bottles; Rigid Plastic Containers
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits the expenditure of state funds by state agencies for the purchase of beverages in plastic bottles or rigid plastic containers, except under certain circumstances. Amends Chapter 342H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LAB/EEP, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Ihara, L. Thielen |
LAB/EEP, FIN |
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SB2721 SD1 HD1
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Auditor Recommendations; Risk-Based Selection Process; Distributors; Redemption Centers
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Requires the department of health to implement the auditor's recommendations for the deposit beverage container program, including developing a risk-based selection process to select reports submitted by distributors and redemption centers for audit. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
GABBARD, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, L. Thielen |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2722 SD2
HDOA; Food Hub Pilot Program; Grant Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a 5-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding to qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 10:30AM in conference room 309. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, RUDERMAN, Baker, Ihara, Riviere, L. Thielen |
EDB, FIN |
HB1892 |
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SB2723 SD1 HD1
GoFarm Hawaii; Food Sustainability; University of Hawaii; Beginning Farmer Training Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires GoFarm Hawaii to provide the chairperson of the board of agriculture with an annual report of the program's goals and a semi-annual report outlining program outputs and outcomes. Establishes a five-year beginning farmer training program to be administered by the University of Hawaii West Oahu sustainable community food systems program. Appropriates funds for the GoFarm Hawaii program and the beginning farmer training program. Effective 7/1/2150. Repeals the beginning farmer training program on 6/30/2025. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LHE with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
GABBARD, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Riviere, L. Thielen |
AGR, LHE, FIN |
HB2568 |
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SB2724 HD1
Lead-based Paint Prohibition; Outdoor Structures
RELATING TO LEAD-BASED PAINT.
Prohibits the use of lead-based paint on outdoor structures after 12/31/2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
GABBARD, IHARA, RUDERMAN, Baker, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Riviere, L. Thielen |
HLT, CPC, JUD |
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SB2725
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Hurricane Shelter Retrofit Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii emergency management agency to retrofit residential homes and buildings identified by the administrators or directors of the county emergency management agencies in coordination with property owners as suitable for use as shelters of the public. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Riviere |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2726 SD1
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Handling Fee; CPI
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER FEE.
Requires the department of health to annually adjust the handling fees for the deposit beverage container program to an amount not less than the handling fee in the prior calendar year as adjusted by percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index for the Honolulu area. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
AEN, CPH |
HB2025 |
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SB2727 SD2 HD1
Deposit Beverage Containers; Redemption; Handling Fee; CPI
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
Exempts a beverage dealer who is located in a high density population area from operating a redemption center if the dealer is located within 1 mile of a certified redemption center operated independently of the dealer. Requires the department of health to adjust the handling fees for the deposit beverage container program at least annually to an amount not less than the handling fee in the prior calendar year as adjusted by percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index for the Honolulu area. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
GABBARD, Ihara |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2027 |
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SB2728
Crime; Protection of Self, Others, or Property; Reimbursement
RELATING TO CRIME.
Provides reimbursement of reasonable legal costs to defendants charged with an offense under certain sections of the Penal Code if the defendant is found not guilty because the use of force upon or toward another person is justifiable because of self-protection, protection of others, or protection of property. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
GABBARD |
JDC, WAM |
HB2479 |
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SB2729 SD1
UH; Aquaculture; Sustainability; Biosecurity; Food Production; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and the Sea Grant College Program to support the sustainable growth of the local aquaculture industry by establishing 2 permanent aquaculture extension agent positions and 1 permanent aquaculture research position. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, English, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
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SB2730 SD1
University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Agriculture; Breadfruit; ‘Ulu; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ‘ULU.
Appropriates funds for the research, development, marketing, and conservation of ‘ulu. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Kim, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
LHE/AGR, FIN |
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SB2731
Emergencies; Disasters; Public Establishments; Shelter; Civil Liability Exemption
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Prohibits public establishments from denying shelter to any person when an emergency alert advises the public to immediately seek shelter during the establishments' normal business hours, under certain conditions. Clarifies that remuneration or expectation of remuneration paid to owners of private property for goods or services other than emergency access to land, shelter, or subsistence, including services or incidental commodities to the emergency access, does not void the exemption from civil liability afforded to these owners except where owners increase the sale price of the service or incidental commodities. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Kim, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2732
Water; Public Water System; Fluoridation; Prohibition
RELATING TO SAFE WATER.
Prohibits the introduction of fluoride to a public water system. Provides that any conflicting laws or rules are preempted. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL/CPH, JDC. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Kim, Shimabukuro |
WTL/CPH, JDC |
HB2480 |
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SB2733
PUC; Intervenor Compensation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Establishes an intervenor compensation program to provide compensation to intervenors who make a substantial contribution to a Public Utilities Commission proceeding that produces a positive result or savings for consumers. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
GABBARD, S. CHANG, RUDERMAN, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2734
HHFDC; Administrative Rules; State Assisted Land and Housing Development Program; Lower Cost Housing; Income Groups; Qualification
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to amend certain administrative rules to reduce the income threshold for qualification for lower cost housing to 100 per cent of the area median housing and remove the "moderate income" income group. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, JDC. |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro |
HOU, JDC |
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SB2735
HDOA; DLNR; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Land Transfer; Deadline; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Clarifies that agriculture activities in non-agricultural park lands may include the care and production of pasture lands. Sets various deadlines for the transfer of certain non-agricultural park lands from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the legislature on compliance with the land transfers. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, K. KAHELE, RUDERMAN, English |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB2736 SD1 HD1
UH; CTAHR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources for ornamental and landscape entomology specialist, plant pathologist extension specialist, and pesticide extension specialist positions. Effective 7/2/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
GABBARD, K. RHOADS, English, K. Kahele, Ruderman |
LHE, FIN |
HB2180 |
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SB2737
Hawaii Ant Lab; West Hawaii Office; Extension Agent Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) extension agent position for the Hawaii Ant Lab West Hawaii Office. |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, K. Kahele |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
HB1849 |
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SB2738 SD1
Agriculture; General Cooperatives
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes agricultural entities and other entities having a common interest and purpose to incorporate as general cooperatives. (SD1) |
(S)
2/20/2020- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN |
AEN, CPH/JDC |
HB1895 |
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SB2739
AG; County Police Chiefs; Domestic Violence Offender Registry
RELATING TO A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDER REGISTRY.
Creates a domestic violence offender registry that is maintained by the Attorney General and accessible by the public. Requires covered offenders to register and annually renew their registration for 15 years, or for life if convicted of a class A felony domestic violence offense. Establishes a class C felony offense for failing to register or for providing false information during the registration process. Requires county police chiefs to maintain a local registry of covered offenders and forward this information to the Attorney General. |
(S)
1/31/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2740
Fireworks; Arrests; Probable Cause
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Amends provision regarding the liability of a property owner for penalties regarding aerials devices. Amends definitions relating to aerial fireworks. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2741 SD1
Sex Trafficking; Emergency Shelter; Victim Service Provider
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Authorizes DHS to establish, or contract with a victim service provider to operate or manage, an emergency shelter for victims of sex trafficking, subject to available funding. Exempts compensation received by a victim service provider for operating a sex trafficking emergency shelter from the general excise tax. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HMS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2742 SD1
Catalytic Converter; Theft; Penal Code; Class C Felony; Scrap Dealers; Statement
RELATING TO THEFT.
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter." Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
GABBARD, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
JUD |
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SB2743
Electric Guns; Ban; Repeal
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Repeals the ban on the possession, offering for sale, holding for sale, selling, giving, lending, or delivering of electric guns. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD, Kim, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2744
Public Utilities Commission; Community Choice Aggregators; Community Choice Aggregation; Electricity
RELATING TO COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION.
Authorizes a community choice aggregator to aggregate the electrical load of interested electricity customers within its boundaries. Requires the public utilities commission to adopt rules and submit a report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET, CPH. |
GABBARD, Riviere |
EET, CPH |
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SB2745
West Oahu Community Development Authority; Established; Kalaeloa Community Development District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the west Oahu community development authority. Designates the Kalaeloa community development district under the west Oahu community development authority, rather than the Hawaii community development authority. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET/PSM/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, Kanuha, Riviere |
EET/PSM/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB2746
Zero Net Energy; Zero Net Waste; Initiative Program; Advisory Council; Public Utilities Commission; Wheeling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes a zero net energy and zero net waste initiative program in the public utilities commission. Establishes a zero net energy and zero net waste advisory council. Designates property controlled by the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority as a microgrid demonstration project. Authorizes the transmission of electric power from one governmental agency's point of generation to another governmental agency's existing transmission lines within the boundaries of the Hawaii ocean science and technology park. Appropriates funds for the zero net energy and zero net waste initiative program. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET/CPH, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD |
EET/CPH, WAM/JDC |
HB2644 |
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SB2747
General Excise Tax; Food; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for certain food or food ingredients. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, Kanuha, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB2748
General Excise Tax; Medical Services; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts gross proceeds from the sale of certain medical services from the general excise tax. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
GABBARD, Kanuha, Riviere, Wakai |
CPH, WAM |
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SB2749
PUC; Smart Imports; Excess Electricity; Solar Energy
RELATED TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to study and recommend how to implement a smart imports program in Hawaii. Requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning 1/1/2022. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET, CPH. |
GABBARD, Baker, S. Chang, Keith-Agaran, Ruderman |
EET, CPH |
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SB2750
Noncarbonated Bottled Water; Aluminum Cans; Manufacturing
RELATING TO BOTTLED WATER.
Repeals the requirement that noncarbonated bottled water be transported, stored, processed, or bottled through lines or equipment through which only water is passed. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP/EDB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, S. Chang, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
EEP/EDB, CPC, FIN |
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SB2751
Interstate Compact Agreement to Phase Out Corporate Giveaways; Tax Incentives; Grants
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT AGREEMENT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE GIVEAWAYS.
Enacts and enters into the Interstate Compact Agreement to Phase Out Corporate Giveaways. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/EET, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, S. CHANG, J.KEOHOKALOLE, L. Thielen |
PSM/EET, WAM/JDC |
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SB2752
Residential Landlord-tenant Code; Application Screening Fee
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT.
Allows a landlord or landlord's agent to charge an application screening fee as part of the applicant screening process for renting residential property. Limits the amount that may be charged for an application screening fee. Requires the landlord or landlord's agent to return any unauthorized fee amounts to the applicant. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2753
Animal Fur Products; Manufacture and Sale; Prohibition
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the manufacture and sale of animal fur products, with certain exceptions. Effective 1/1/21. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, L. Thielen |
CPH, JDC |
HB1689 |
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SB2754
Cosmetics; Cruelty-Free; Animal Testing; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO COSMETICS.
Bans the import for profit, sale, and offer for sale of any cosmetic in the State if the final product or any component of the final product was developed or manufactured using animal testing performed on or after 1/1/2021. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, L. Thielen |
CPH/PSM, JDC |
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SB2755 SD1
UH; DNLR; Pueo; Study; Species Assessment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUEO RESEARCH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to collaborate with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources on a state-wide species assessment of pueo populations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH/AGR, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, Baker, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
WLH/AGR, FIN |
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SB2756 SD1
DLNR; Department of Health; Water Quality Certification; Clean Water Act; Small Scale Beach Restoration Program
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Waives the requirement for section 401 water quality certification for certain small scale beach restoration projects authorized by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
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SB2757
Afforestation; Reforestation; Soil Carbon Sequestration; Local Organic Food Production; Reporting
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Authorizes the agricultural development and food security special fund to be used to award grants to individuals proposing to engage in afforestation, reforestation, soil carbon sequestration, or local organic plant food production in the State. Requires the department of agriculture to submit a listing of grants and amounts granted to persons who engaged in afforestation, reforestation, soil carbon sequestration, or local organic plant food production in the State. |
(S)
2/5/2020- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
AEN, WAM |
HB2129 |
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SB2758
DLNR; Hawaii Interagency Biosecurity Plan; Invasive Species Detection and Control; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds for operating expenses and for 10 full-time equivalent (10.0 FTE) positions in the Department of Land and Natural Resources, as called for by the Hawaii Interagency Biosecurity Plan. |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, Baker, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB2759 SD1
Trails; State Land; Closed to the Public; Trespassing; Penalties; Search and Rescue; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO TRAILS.
Requires government entities that engage in search and rescue operations to seek reimbursement when the rescued person required search and rescue efforts because that person acted in disregard of that person's safety, including intentionally disregarding a warning or notice. Creates a penalty for restricting public access to a trail. Creates a penalty for entering or remaining unlawfully on a trail or state land that has been closed to public use. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, TANIGUCHI, Baker, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
WLH, JUD, FIN |
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SB2760
Hydrofluorocarbons; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Phase Out; Procurement; Procurement Policy Board; DOH; State Energy Office; Study
RELATING TO HYDROFLUOROCARBON REFRIGERANTS.
Preserves preexisting federal regulations on the use of hydrofluorocarbons in state law by phasing out those compounds in favor of alternatives with lower global warming potential. Establishes a preference in state procurement for products that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons. Directs the Department of Health and the State Energy Office to study how to increase the use of refrigerants with low global warming potential, reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons, and recommend how to fund, structure, and prioritize a state program that supports the elimination of legacy uses of hydrofluorocarbons. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET/GVO, CPH. |
GABBARD, Baker, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
EET/GVO, CPH |
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SB2761
Motor Vehicles; Registration; Insurance
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires motor vehicle insurers to notify the county director of finance of cancellations and nonrenewals of motor vehicle insurance policies on registered vehicles. Requires transferees to notify the county director of finance of motor vehicle insurance policy coverage for the transferred vehicles. Increases registration fines for a failure to maintain insurance on the vehicle during the period of registration. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/TRS, CPH/JDC. |
GABBARD, Baker, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
PSM/TRS, CPH/JDC |
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SB2762
Motor Vehicle Mufflers; Noise Emissions
RELATING TO NOISE.
Prohibits use, sale, alteration, or installation of motor vehicle mufflers that emit more than 95 decibels of sound. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, Baker, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
TRS/CPH, JDC |
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SB2763
Abandoned Vehicles; Last Legal or Registered Owner; Responsibility; Expenses; Highway Beautification
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.
Creates a prima facie presumption that the last legal or registered owner is responsible for the abandonment of any vehicle and requires the last legal or registered owner to pay for expenses incurred in removing, storing, and disposing of the abandoned vehicle. Requires a portion of the proceeds to be diverted to the highway beautification and disposal of abandoned or derelict vehicles revolving fund in certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/30/2020- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
GABBARD, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
TRS, JDC |
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SB2764
Student Informed Consent to Animal Dissection and Vivisection; Public Schools
RELATING TO STUDENT INFORMED CONSENT.
Allows public school students in grades kindergarten through 12 to decline participation in dissection, vivisection, and other procedures harmful to animals. Requires schools to make alternative educational projects available, and the board of education to develop rules and give notice to all schools. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
GABBARD, Shimabukuro |
EDU, JDC |
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SB2765
Media Censorship; Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practice
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE INTERNET.
Authorizes a user of a social media platform to bring a cause of action against the social media platform for deleting or censoring the user's speech. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TEC, JDC. |
GABBARD, Shimabukuro |
TEC, JDC |
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SB2766
DOE; Digital Citizenship; Media Literacy
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to convene an advisory committee to make recommendations on best practices for purposes of developing and implementing a plan to teach digital citizenship and media literacy in grades kindergarten through twelve in public schools, including charter schools and Hawaiian language immersion schools. Requires the Department of Education to develop the plan based on recommendations. Requires updated annual reports to Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EDU/TEC, WAM. |
GABBARD, Baker, Kanuha, Kim, Shimabukuro |
EDU/TEC, WAM |
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SB2767
University of Hawaii; Service Members; Veterans; Priority Course Registration; Academic Credits
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Provides military service members and veterans priority course registration at the University of Hawaii. Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to adopt a policy to award a minimum amount of academic credit to enrolled veterans. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HRE/PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD, Shimabukuro |
HRE/PSM, WAM |
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SB2768
Sports Teams; Out-of-State Physicians; Exemption from Licensure
RELATING TO SPORTS MEDICINE.
Provides a limited exemption from state licensure requirements to out-of-state physicians who accompany a sports team to a specific sporting event in Hawaii or are invited to provide services at a national sport training center, event, or competition in Hawaii, if certain conditions are met. Requires out-of-state physicians to provide notice to the Hawaii medical board. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to IAC, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, Ihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
IAC, CPC, FIN |
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SB2769 SD1
Child Support; Spousal Support; Income Withholding; Tips
RELATING TO PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT.
Includes tips or gratuities paid directly to an individual by a customer of the employer and reported or declared to the employer under the definition of income withheld by employers for payments of child or spousal support. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, Ihara, Riviere, Taniguchi |
LAB, JUD |
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SB2770
Collective Bargaining; Public Employers; Public Employees; Employee Organizations; Direct Reimbursement; Payroll Deductions
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires public employers to reimburse employee organizations for costs germane to the collective bargaining process, contract administration, and pursing matters affecting wages, hours, and other conditions of employment for public employees. Specifies requirement for direct reimbursement. Allows for an employee organization to bargain for other concession regarding wages, hours, benefits, or other terms or conditions of employment in lieu of the direct reimbursement. Repeals mandatory payroll deductions by public employers from nonmember employees of an exclusive bargaining unit. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
GABBARD |
LCA, JDC |
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SB2771
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; Psychologists; Telepsychology; PSYPACT
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Enacts and enters into the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to facilitate telehealth and temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across jurisdictional boundaries. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, Ihara, Riviere, Taniguchi |
CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2772 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Usable Cannabis; Definition
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Updates the definition of "usable cannabis" to mean the dried leaves and flowers of a plant from the genus Cannabis that the qualified patient designates as necessary for medical use. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, Ihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2773
Opioids; Initial Prescription; Acute Pain; Providers; Verbal Discussion; Risks
RELATING TO OPIOIDS.
Requires providers authorized to prescribe opioids to discuss with patients certain risks associated with controlled substances that are opioids prior to issuing initial opioid prescriptions for the treatment of acute pain. Requires providers to include a note acknowledging the discussion of the risks associated with opioids in the patient's medical record. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, Ihara, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
CPH, JDC |
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SB2774 SD1
Underground Storage Tank System; Large Capacity Tanks; Safe Drinking Water; Underground Injection Control Line
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Prohibits, beginning 1/1/2028, a person to operate an underground storage system with a capacity of 100,000 gallons or more, mauka of the underground injection control line. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2020- The committee on CPH has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-20-20 10:00AM in conference room 229. |
GABBARD, Moriwaki, Ruderman |
AEN, CPH |
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SB2775
Fuel Tank Advisory Committee
RELATING TO THE FUEL TANK ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Requires the fuel tank advisory committee to meet twice within a same calendar year at least six months apart. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 11:07AM in conference room 325. |
GABBARD, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere |
EEP/HLT, FIN |
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SB2776 SD2
Department of Health; Auditor; Environmental Management Division; Clean Water Branch; Wastewater Branch; Hawaii Beach Monitoring Program; Brown Water Advisories; Beaches; Audit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Directs the Department of Health to require the Clean Water Branch to perform water quality testing during brown water advisories, inform the public of health risks associated with water runoff during brown water advisories, and establish an Environmental Management Division Oversight Advisory Board. Requires and appropriates funds to the Auditor to conduct a performance and management audit of the Environmental Management Division. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
EEP/WLH, FIN |
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SB2777 SD1
Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Environmental Council Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL.
Establishes the environmental council special fund. Dedicates a portion of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax revenue to the environmental council special fund. Appropriates funds to the environmental council special fund from the environmental response revolving fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 325. |
GABBARD, Moriwaki, Ruderman |
EEP, FIN |
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SB2778
Hawaii Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; Water Pollution; Sun Protection Factor Ingredients; Sunscreen; Sale; Distribution; Prohibition
RELATING TO PRODUCTS CONTAINING SUN PROTECTION FACTOR INGREDIENTS.
Requires that, beginning 1/1/2023, only sunscreen products containing active ingredients classified by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a category I, generally recognized as safe and effective, ingredient, shall be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale in the State. |
(S)
2/19/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
AEN, CPH |
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SB2779
Ecosystem Restoration Commission; Remediation of Military-use Lands; Green New Deal-Hawaii Initiative
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION COMMISSION.
Establishes an ecosystem restoration commission to identify lands for environmental remediation and return ownership and control of those lands to the State, a county, or other entity. |
(S)
2/5/2020- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
HB2390 |
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SB2780
Offshore Drilling; Oil and Natural Gas; State Waters; Infrastructure; Prohibition
RELATING TO OFFSHORE DRILLING.
Prohibits offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in state marine waters. Prohibits issuance of permits for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in state waters. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Moriwaki |
WLH, JUD, FIN |
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SB2781
Balloons; Intentional Release; Prohibition
RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL.
Prohibits the intentional release of balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 325. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN, Moriwaki |
EEP, JUD |
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SB2782 SD2
DOE; Plant-based Food and Beverage Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a plant-based food and beverage program to award funds to participating public schools who serve meals that include plant-based food options or plant-based milk options, under certain conditions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, Kanuha, Kim, Shimabukuro |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2783 SD1
Disabled Veterans; Vehicle Registration Fees; Reduced Fee
RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES.
Reduces the annual vehicle registration fee by fifty per cent for disabled veterans who are fifty per cent or more disabled but less than one hundred per cent disabled. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2020- The committee(s) on PVM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
PVM, TRN, FIN |
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SB2784 SD1
Ornamental Ginger; UH; CTAHR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for research and prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, K. RHOADS, English, K. Kahele |
LHE, FIN |
HB2159 |
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SB2785
Employment Practices; Discriminatory Practices
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Clarifies that Hawaii's anti-discrimination law does not prohibit or prevent an employer, employment agency, or labor organization from refusing to hire or refer or from discharging an individual for reasons unrelated to unlawful discriminatory practices. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC |
HB2469 |
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SB2786
Manslaughter; Wilful and Wanton Standard
RELATING TO MANSLAUGHTER.
Authorizes manslaughter prosecutions for wilful and wanton disregard of the need to exercise reasonable care that results in the death of another person. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB2787 SD1 HD1
Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries; Delivery
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes the department of health to issue permits to medical cannabis dispensaries for the delivery of medical cannabis and manufactured cannabis products to qualifying patients or primary caregivers if certain conditions are met. Authorizes the department of health to issue medical cannabis transporter licenses in specific situations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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SB2788 SD1 HD1
State Budget; Disaster Relief; Kauai; Other Counties; Flooding; Mitigation; Extension of Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF.
Extends the lapse date of the appropriations made by Act 12, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, as amended by Act 35, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to June 30, 2023, for flooding disaster relief for Kauai and other areas of the State. Effective 6/29/2020. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PVM, FIN |
HB1794 |
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SB2789
HPHA; Rent Supplement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for rent subsidy payments and additional staff. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2411 |
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SB2790
Electric Foot Scooters; Regulation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
Establishes a framework for the regulation of electric foot scooters by the State and counties. Amends definitions of "moped" to exclude electric foot scooters. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB1955 |
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SB2791
Smoking; Public Schools; Tobacco Education Course; Fee
RELATING TO TOBACCO.
Establishes a requirement that persons under 21 years of age who use tobacco at a public school or public school function attend a tobacco education course. Persons under 18 years of age shall be accompanied to the course by their parent or guardian. Establishes a related fee. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH/EDU, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/EDU, JDC |
HB1956 |
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SB2792
CIP; 4th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WAM |
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SB2793 SD1
Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree; Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Fourth Degree
RELATING TO DRUG OFFENSES.
Establishes a new misdemeanor offense of promoting a dangerous drug in the fourth degree, to include possession of dangerous drugs in amounts under two grams. Limits the class C felony offense of promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree to include possession of dangerous drugs in an amount of two grams or more. Takes effect 8/1/2020. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2794 SD1
Elections; Vote by Mail
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Makes housekeeping amendments to elections laws to clarify the administration of elections by mail. Renames districts as precincts. Extends voter registration deadlines. Requires additional voter service centers on election day. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS |
JUD, FIN |
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SB2795 SD2
Lieutenant Governor; Address Confidentiality; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY.
Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position, operating costs, and equipment to support the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in administering the Address Confidentiality Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS |
JUD, FIN |
HB1941 |
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SB2796 SD1
Kalaupapa; Memorial; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KALAUPAPA MEMORIAL.
Appropriates funds for the design, plans, and construction of the Kalaupapa memorial. Effective 7/1/2051 (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:45AM in conference room 309. |
ENGLISH |
TIA/LAB, FIN |
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SB2797
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Predevelopment Costs; Financing; Reimbursement; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to reimburse any qualified person or firm for any predevelopment costs of certain affordable rental housing projects. Includes reimbursement for predevelopment costs for certain affordable rental housing projects among the permissible uses of Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
ENGLISH |
HOU, WAM |
HB2262 |
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SB2798
State Historic Preservation Division; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division will not be able to complete its review within 60 days. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA/HOU, WAM. |
ENGLISH |
LCA/HOU, WAM |
HB2446 |
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SB2799
Affordable Housing; Department of Health; Environmental Impact Statements; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires a county agency having jurisdiction over planning and permitting, in any county with a population of 500,000 or more, to determine whether certain affordable housing development projects shall be exempt from the State's environmental impact statement laws pursuant to chapter 11-200.1, subchapter 8, Hawaii Administrative Rules. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/HOU/AEN, WAM. |
ENGLISH |
PSM/HOU/AEN, WAM |
HB2606 |
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SB2800
DOT; Harbor Special Fund; Cargo Carriers; Subsidies; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CARGO CARRIERS.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to expend funds from the harbor special fund to provide subsidies to cargo carriers to offset costs incurred by the cargo carriers as a result of providing cargo carrier services to ports serving counties within the State having a population of less than 500,000 and comprising three or more populated islands. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS, WAM. |
ENGLISH, Baker, Keith-Agaran |
TRS, WAM |
HB2475 |
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SB2801 SD1
Public Utilities Commission; Preferential Electricity Rates; Residential Property; Utility Scale Wind Energy Facility
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish preferential electricity rates for residential properties located within a one-mile radius of a utility scale wind energy facility. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to review and adjust the preferential rate, if necessary. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH. |
RIVIERE, S. CHANG, Fevella, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
EET, CPH |
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SB2802
Wind Turbines; Obstruction Lighting; Aircraft Detection Systems
RELATING TO WIND TURBINES.
Requires all wind turbines that are equipped with obstruction lighting and located within five miles of a residential community to be equipped with aircraft detection lighting systems. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET/TRS, CPH. |
RIVIERE, Baker, Fevella, Harimoto, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, L. Thielen |
EET/TRS, CPH |
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SB2803
Wind Energy Facility; Study
RELATING TO WIND ENERGY.
Requires all utility scale wind energy facilities operating within two miles of a residential area to provide a longitudinal monitoring study of residents living within two miles of the facility. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET, CPH. |
RIVIERE, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
EET, CPH |
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SB2804
Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit; Wind-powered Energy Systems; Wind Turbines; Urban Lands; Rural Lands; Setback Requirements
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires each county to adopt ordinances that require wind turbines and other wind-powered energy systems to be setback at least fifteen feet for each one foot of height, measured from the highest vertical extension of the system, from all property lines on any land classified as urban or rural land. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/WTL/EET, CPH. |
RIVIERE, Kim, Moriwaki, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
PSM/WTL/EET, CPH |
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SB2805 SD1
Office of Planning; Renewable Energy Siting Plan
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF PLANNING.
Requires the office of planning to prepare a comprehensive renewable energy siting plan. Requires report to the legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/20/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
RIVIERE, HARIMOTO, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Ruderman, L. Thielen |
WTL/EET, CPH |
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SB2806
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Public Lands; Permits; Non-profit Organizations
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES PERMIT FEES.
Prohibits the department of land and natural resources for charging a fee for a permit to use public lands to a non-profit organization if that organization has paid for a permit for the same public land for fifty consecutive years. |
(S)
2/3/2020- Re-Referred to WTL/JDC, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL/JDC, WAM |
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SB2807
BLNR; Public Lands; Lease Extension; Development Agreement
RELATING TO LEASE EXTENSIONS ON PUBLIC LAND.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to extend certain leases of public lands for commercial, industrial, resort, or government use upon approval of a proposed development agreement to make substantial improvements to the existing improvements. Sunsets on 6/30/2025. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
INOUYE, KIDANI, Fevella, Harimoto, Shimabukuro |
WTL, JDC |
HB2191 |
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SB2808 SD1
Transportation Network Companies; Regulation; Permitting
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Establishes rules, regulations, and permitting procedures for transportation network companies operating in the State. Makes permanent insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network drivers. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, Kim, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB2809 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Office of Planning; Counties; Transit-Oriented Development; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to the department of business, economic development, and tourism for certain transit-oriented development projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WLH with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
INOUYE, HARIMOTO, Fevella, Kim, Shimabukuro |
TRN/HSG, WLH, FIN |
HB2252 |
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SB2810
Declaratory Judgments; Standing; Courts; Personal Stake; Injury-In-Fact
RELATING TO DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS.
Prohibits declaratory judgments when there is a cause of action and in other certain instances. Requires a plaintiff to show a personal stake in the actual controversy beyond a general disagreement or complaint by requiring a showing of an injury-in-fact. |
(S)
2/20/2020- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
K. RHOADS |
JDC |
HB1821 |
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SB2811
Firearms; Lending; Firearm Permit; Firearm Registration
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Specifies that a rifle or shotgun may be lent to an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older. Repeals the authorization to lend a rifle or shotgun without a permit. Restricts the lending of a rifle or shotgun to twelve hours. Repeals language that authorized the use of a rifle or shotgun outside of the State for up to seventy-five days. Requires an adult who is borrowing a firearm to have either a firearm permit or a registered firearm, and is not prohibited to own or possess a firearm. Prohibits a person from lending a firearm, in addition to a person who is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm, to a person who does not have a firearm permit or does not have a registered firearm. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2812 SD2 HD1
HDOA; DLNR; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Land Transfer; Deadline; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Clarifies that agriculture activities in non-agricultural park lands may include the care and production of pasture lands. Requires the transfer of certain lands from DLNR to DOA. Requires DLNR to accept and return to its land inventory, any parcel or portion thereof, transferred pursuant to this Act that the DOA has determined to be unsuitable or unnecessary for agricultural use. Requires reports to the Legislature on implementing the land transfers, addressing the concerns about stewardship, and compliance with the land transfers. Requires DLNR and DOA to identify potentially transferable lands whose land use classification is at dispute and petition the land use commission for a determination. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, Lowen, Perruso, San Buenaventura voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Wildberger voting no (1) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
K. KAHELE, Baker, Harimoto, Kanuha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
WLH, FIN |
HB2577 |
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SB2813
University of Hawaii at Hilo; Aeronautical Sciences Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the aeronautical sciences program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/1/2020. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, KANUHA, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2814 SD2
Catheterization Laboratory; Hilo Medical Center; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; East Hawaii Region; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HILO MEDICAL CENTER.
Makes an appropriation for the equipment and construction of a second full-time catheterization laboratory at the Hilo medical center in the Hawaii health systems corporation east Hawaii region. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
K. KAHELE, KANUHA, Baker, Harimoto, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HLT, FIN |
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SB2815
Electric Vehicles; Incentives; Airport; Sunset Date
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Requires electric vehicles to pay for all state airport parking when parked for any period longer than the initial fourteen days. Extends the repeal date of Act 168, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, to June 30, 2023. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS, WAM. |
K. KAHELE |
TRS, WAM |
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SB2816
DOE; County of Hawaii; Ernest Bowen De Silva Elementary School; Francis Wong Stadium; Capital Improvement Project; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds for capital improvement projects at the Ernest Bowen De Silva Elementary School and the Francis Wong Stadium. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
K. KAHELE |
WAM |
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SB2817 SD1
Waste Cooking Oil; Condominium High-rises; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Unit Owners' Associations; Waste Receptacles
RELATING TO WASTE.
Requires cooperative housing corporations and unit owners' associations of high-rise condominium properties to provide at least one waste cooking oil receptacle in an easily accessible location on the property to allow residents to deposit grease and waste cooking oil. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 10:40AM in conference room 423. |
WAKAI, Nishihara |
HSG, FIN |
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SB2818 SD2 HD1
Renewable Energy; Renewable Gas Study; Renewable Portfolio Standard; Electricity; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to contract with HNEI to conduct an independent renewable gas study. Appropriates funds from the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund. Amends the definition of renewable portfolio standard to be a percentage of electrical energy generation, rather than sales. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
WAKAI, Harimoto, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2009 |
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SB2819
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii technology development corporation for the small business innovation research program. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET, WAM. |
WAKAI |
EET, WAM |
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SB2820 SD2
Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Solar Energy System; Multi-Family Residential Properties
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Increases the cap amount of the renewable energy technologies income tax credit for solar energy systems for multi-family residential properties from $350 to $750. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 325. |
WAKAI, HARIMOTO, J.KEOHOKALOLE, Nishihara |
EEP, FIN |
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SB2821 SD2
Renewable Energy Technologies; Solar; Photovoltaic; Energy Systems; Tax Credit
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDITS.
Increases the cap amount of the renewable energy technologies income tax credit for solar water heating systems installed and placed in service for multi-family residential property. Beginning 1/1/2025, eliminates the renewable energy technologies income tax credit for solar energy systems for which the primary purpose is not to heat water. Preserves the tax credit for solar energy systems installed and placed in service pursuant to a power purchase agreement for commercial properties that was approved by the Public Utilities Commission prior to 12/31/2019. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
WAKAI |
EEP, FIN |
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SB2822
Department of Transportation; Counties; Motor Vehicles; Motor Vehicle Redemption Program; Motor Vehicle Redemption Special Fund; Fees; Refunds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.
Establishes a motor vehicle redemption program for used motor vehicles to be redeemed in exchange for a refund. Imposes a motor vehicle redemption fee on all motor vehicles sold on or after 7/1/2020. Establishes a motor vehicle redemption special fund. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/10/2020- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, K. Kahele, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
TRS, WAM |
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SB2823 SD1
UH; President of UH; Chancellor
RELATING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
Prohibits the President of the University of Hawaii from serving concurrently as a campus chancellor. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
FEVELLA, English |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2824 SD2
HDOA; Meat Inspection; Meat Processing; Inspectors; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture for 3 full time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspectors to perform meat inspection services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
NISHIHARA, Baker, Fevella, K. Kahele, Kanuha, L. Thielen |
AGR, FIN |
HB2041 |
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SB2825
DOE; State Lottery; Lottery Commission; Established; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.
Establishes a state lottery commission to implement a lottery, of which excess proceeds are allocated to the Department of Education for school-based budgeting under program ID EDN 100. Authorizes the commission to establish multistate lottery games. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
NISHIHARA |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2826 SD2
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; DHHL; Loan Services; Manual
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Requires DHHL to develop and implement a loan servicing manual. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KEITH-AGARAN, English, Kanuha, Kidani |
WLH, FIN |
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SB2827 SD1 HD1
Transaction Fee; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court
RELATING TO RECORDATION TRANSACTION FEES.
Expands the uses of the transaction fee for recordings in the bureau of conveyances and land court authorized under Act 120, SLH 2009. Applies the fee to all services rendered by the bureau pursuant to chapters 501 and 502, HRS. Repeals the transaction fee upon the earlier of the effective date of adoption of rules by the Department of Land and Natural Resources or 7/1/2023. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, Kanuha |
WLH, CPC, FIN |
HB2040 |
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SB2828 SD1 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Water Code; Water; Reservoirs; Fire Safety
RELATING TO WATER.
Specifies in the State Water Code that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water. Requires the department of land and natural resources, in consultation with the Hawaii emergency management agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) DeCoite, D. Kobayashi, Lowen, Matsumoto, McKelvey, San Buenaventura voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso, Wildberger voting no (2) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, K. Kahele, Riviere |
WLH, FIN |
HB2646 |
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SB2829 SD1
Immigration Proceedings; Legal Counsel; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Makes an appropriation to the judiciary to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide legal assistance and legal counsel to immigrants in determining legal status and citizenship, provide diversion to existing services, and otherwise provide counsel for existing rights. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, S. CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
HB2380 |
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SB2830
Agricultural Enterprises; Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Establishes a new agricultural enterprise program within the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Creates three new positions to implement the program. Establishes the agricultural enterprise special fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2020. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to AEN, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM/JDC |
HB2274 |
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SB2831
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Grant Program under the Department of Agriculture. Allows the Department to make grants to start new commercial farms and ranches. Makes appropriation. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to AEN, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM/JDC |
HB2275 |
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SB2832
Department of Agriculture; Animal Industry Special Fund
RELATING TO THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIAL FUND.
Adding new sources of revenue generated by the state veterinary laboratory and animal disease control that can be deposited into the animal Industry Special Fund. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2276 |
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SB2833
Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Costs Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Extending through the 2030 tax year, the time that the Department of Agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural costs. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2277 |
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SB2834
Hemp Program ($)
RELATING TO HEMP.
Establishes programs for the production and processing of hemp in Hawaii. |
(S)
2/10/2020- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/CPH, WAM/JDC |
HB2278 |
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SB2835 SD1
Hawaii Products Preference; Construction Procurements
RELATING TO HAWAII PRODUCTS.
Exempts construction procurements from the Hawaii products preference in section 103D-1002, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB2279 |
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SB2836 SD1
Access Hawaii Committee
RELATING TO THE ACCESS HAWAII COMMITTEE.
Gives agencies more flexibility and online options to provide enhanced digital services to the public in order to better serve the public and businesses. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LAB/IAC, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB/IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB2280 |
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SB2837 SD1
Information Technology Steering Committee
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE.
Preserves the continuity of the information technology steering committee to properly administer section 27-43, Hawaii Revised Statutes, while redefining the composition of the committee. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LAB/EDB, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB/EDB, FIN |
HB2281 |
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SB2838 SD1
Procurement; Price or Cost Data; Procurement Policy Board; Treatment Purchase of Services; Small Purchase of Service
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires cost or pricing analysis for health and human services purchasing. Changes membership of the Procurement Policy Board. Authorizes purchasing agency heads, or their designees, to issue requests for statement of qualifications and to establish lists of qualified providers for treatment purchase of services. Increases the small purchase threshold for health and human services. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/HMS, WAM |
HB2282 |
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SB2839 SD1
Reissuance of State Payroll Checks
RELATING TO THE REISSUANCE OF PAYROLL CHECKS.
Amends section 40-53(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow reissuance due to a non-received, lost, fraudulent, or altered payroll check to be assessed a $30 fee per check. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB2283 |
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SB2840 SD1
Procurement; Pilot program; Construction; Public Works; Office of Procurement; Department of Accounting and General Services ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Authorizes the state procurement administrator to hire an innovative project delivery officer and funds this position. Authorizes a ten-year pilot program creating an innovative project delivery partnership between the state procurement office and the office of public works under the department of accounting and general services. Requires the office to provide services to agencies state-wide on construction and innovative projects. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB2284 |
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SB2841 SD2
Emergency Appropriation; Stadium Authority ($)
RELATING TO MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the Stadium Authority for payroll, various repair and maintenance costs, contracts for services, and operating equipment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:30AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2285 |
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SB2842 SD2
Emergency Procurement; Reporting Within Sixty Days of Procurement
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT.
Revises emergency procurement laws to add equipment failures, repairs to public property to protect against further loss of, or damage to, public property, to prevent or minimize serious disruption in continued functioning of government services. Replaces approval by chief procurement officer with an accounting report to the Legislature within 60 days after the procurement is made. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:10AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2286 |
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SB2843 SD1
Procurement; Protest Bond
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Changes the amounts to be posted for a protest bond from a flat fee for contracts under $1,000,000 to a percentage of the estimated value of the contract. Increases the percentage for contracts with estimated value of $1,000,000 or more. Repeals the cap on the maximum amount of the protest bond. Adds a sunset provision. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:10AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2287 |
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SB2844 SD2
Claims Against the State ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB2288 |
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SB2845
Professionally Licensed or Certified Government Employees; Tort Liability; State Liability
RELATING TO PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED OR CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Clarifies that the State shall be exclusively liable for claims for injury or loss of property, or personal injury or death, resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any professionally licensed or certified employee of the State while acting within the course and scope of the employee's office or employment. Precludes civil actions or proceedings for money damages against the employee, except for claims based on liability other than an employee's course and scope of employment with the State or other employer. Clarifies liability when the State agrees to assume full or partial responsibility in a civil action against a professional licensed or certified employee. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC |
HB2289 |
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SB2846
Statute of Limitations; Sex Trafficking
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Removes the statute of limitations for sex trafficking offenses. |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC |
HB2290 |
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SB2847 SD1
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act
RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT.
Establishes in the Department of the Attorney General a program responsible for issuing firearm qualification certifications to qualified law enforcement officers pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-277), as codified at title 18 United States Code section 926C. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2291 |
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SB2848
Electric Guns
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Repeals section 134-16, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the current law that bans electric guns, and replaces it with a law that restricts the use, storage, transfer, and disposal of electric guns, regulates the sale of electric guns, requires training and education on electric guns, prohibits certain individuals from the possession and use of electric guns, and prohibits the use of electric guns in the commission of crimes. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2292 |
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SB2849 SD2 HD1
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS BOARD.
Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the law enforcement standards board. Establishes deadlines for the completion of board responsibilities. Appropriates funds to enable the board to accomplish its mission. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB2293 |
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SB2850
Notaries Public
RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.
Updates the laws regarding notaries public including the following: to conform to the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (2018) (RULONA), the Hawaii Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, other state notary laws, and current notary practices. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB2294 |
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SB2851 SD1
Law Enforcement Vehicles
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES.
Allows the Department of the Attorney General to have law enforcement vehicles, with colored lights, that are recognized authorized emergency vehicles. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2295 |
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SB2852 SD2
Affordable Rental Housing; Housing Loan and Mortgage Program ($)
RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM.
Increases the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond authorization ceiling amount to continue financing affordable rental housing statewide. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 10:40AM in conference room 423. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
HB2296 |
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SB2853
Public lands; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Exempts lands set aside by the Governor to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the primary purpose of developing affordable housing from classification as public land subject to Department of Land and Natural Resources management. Requires lands set aside by the Governor to the Hawaii Housing Finance Development Corporation for the primary purpose of developing affordable housing to be subject to legislative approval prior to the sale or gift of those lands. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
HB2297 |
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SB2854
Building Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority ($)
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING.
Repeals the Building Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund under the State Energy Office and creates a Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund under the administration of the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2298 |
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SB2855 SD1
Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Makes an appropriation out of the Hawaii Film and creative industries development special fund. Makes a technical amendment to section 201-113, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2299 |
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SB2856 SD1
Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund
RELATING TO THE BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP REVOLVING LOAN FUND.
Enables use of funds for environmental site assessments and for sub-grants to eligible entities for assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN , referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/WLH, FIN |
HB2300 |
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SB2857
Energy Financing for State Agencies; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority
RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING FOR STATE AGENCIES.
Amends and expands the purpose of the $50,000,000 revolving sub-fund for state agencies and also includes the electrification of fleet vehicles. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2301 |
|
SB2858 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Emergency Appropriations for Public Employment Cost Items; Unit (2) ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit's exclusive representative, for fiscal biennium 20192021. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2302 |
|
SB2859 SD2
Collective Bargaining; Emergency Appropriations for Public Employment Cost Items; Unit (3) ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the exclusive representative, for fiscal biennium 20192021. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2303 |
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SB2860 SD2
Collective Bargaining; Public Employment Cost Items; Unit 4 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit's exclusive representative, for fiscal biennium 20192021. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2304 |
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SB2861 SD2
Collective Bargaining; Public Employment Cost Items; Unit 7 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit's exclusive representative, for fiscal biennium 2019-2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2305 |
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SB2862 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Emergency Appropriations for Public Employment Cost Items; Unit (8) ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit's exclusive representative, for fiscal biennium 20192021 (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2306 |
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SB2863 SD2
Collective Bargaining; Emergency Appropriations for Public Employment Cost Items; Unit (9) ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit's exclusive representative, for fiscal biennium 20192021. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2307 |
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SB2864 SD2
Collective Bargaining, Emergency Appropriations for Public Employment Cost Items; Unit (13) ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the exclusive representative, for fiscal biennium 20192021. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2308 |
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SB2865 SD2
Collective Bargaining; Public Employment Cost Items; Unit 14 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative, for fiscal biennium 20192021. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2309 |
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SB2866 SD2
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND EMPLOYEE-BENEFICIARY MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 87A-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to mandate that new retired employees pay their share of health benefits premiums through monthly electronic deductions from their Employees' Retirement System pension or their financial institution. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:10AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2310 |
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SB2867 SD2
Employees' Retirement System; Compensation
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Clarifies how compensation is calculated for the purposes of retirement benefits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:10AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2311 |
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SB2868 SD1
Employees' Retirement System; Hawaii Domestic Relations Orders
RELATING TO QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS.
Amendments to clarify benefits to alternate payees, advisory review determinations of Hawaii Domestic Relations Orders and the priority of multiple orders. Effective date 7/1/51. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:10AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2312 |
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SB2869 SD1
Employees' Retirement System; Investment Records
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENTS.
Exempts certain specific types of alternative investment fund information from disclosure under chapter 92F, the disclosure of which would put the system at a competitive disadvantage and frustrate its legitimate government function. Effective 7/1/20. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA/GVO, JDC |
HB2313 |
|
SB2870 SD1
Employees' Retirement System; Service-Connected Disability; Accidental Death
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISABILITY RETIREMENT.
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC |
HB2314 |
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SB2871 SD2 HD1
Contractors Recovery Fund; Contractors Education Fund; Real Estate Recovery Fund; Real Estate Education Fund; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING TRUST FUNDS.
Allows the contractors license board and real estate commission to adjust, reduce, suspend, or cease collection of recovery fund and education fund fees to maintain a reasonable relation between the fees generated and the cost of services rendered by the funds. Caps the contractors recovery fund, contractors education fund, real estate recovery fund, real estate education fund, and condominium education trust fund at amounts determined biannually by the contractors license board or real estate commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB2315 |
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SB2872 HD1
Contractors Recovery Fund; Recovery; Homeowner; Chapter 444
RELATING TO THE CONTRACTORS RECOVERY FUND.
Increases the monetary amount an injured homeowner may recover from the Contractors Recovery Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB2316 |
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SB2873 SD1
Uniform Securities Act; Elders; Vulnerable Adults; Financial Exploitation; Chapter 485A
RELATING TO SECURITIES.
Protects elders and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation in relation to securities. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, JDC |
HB2317 |
|
SB2874 SD2
Insurance; Safe Home Program; Safe Home Program Trust Fund; Grant; Hurricane; Wind Mitigation; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; General Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS.
Establishes the Safe Home Program to provide matching and nonmatching grants for installation of wind resistive devices to single-family, owner-occupied, residential property owners upon certain circumstances. Creates one temporary position within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to implement and administer the Safe Home Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 10:55AM in conference room 423. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG/CPC, FIN |
HB2318 |
|
SB2875 HD1
Mixed Martial Arts; Additional Payment Option; Cash
RELATING TO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.
Allows mixed martial arts promoters to pay fighters with cash. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB2319 |
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SB2876 SD1 HD1
Insurance; Public Adjuster; Bill Reviewer; Motor Vehicle Rental Company; Portable Electronic; Self-service Storage; Limited Line License; Fee; National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Surplus Line; Hawaii Joint Underwriting Plan; Wellness Program
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Institutes various consumer protections with regard to public adjusters, including requiring contractual terms and disclosures and granting a right to rescind. Imposes a standard of conduct on various entities. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to waive or modify certain fees by order. Reinstates the right to an administrative hearing and appeal from an order. Amends the Hawaii joint underwriting plan board of governors. Clarifies that rewards under wellness programs do not qualify as prohibited rebates. Makes various housekeeping amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) San Buenaventura voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB2320 |
|
SB2877 SD1 HD1
Mental Health Counselor; License Requirement; Practicum Internship Experience; Post-graduate Experience Supervision
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS.
Clarifies that the practicum internship experience requirement is to be included with the course work in counseling requirement for mental health counselors. Permits applicants to fulfill all or part of their face-to-face clinical supervision requirement by a videoconference service. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB2321 |
|
SB2878 HD1
Massage Therapy; Massage Therapy Establishments; Rulemaking Authority; Fines
RELATING TO MASSAGE THERAPY.
Requires the Board of Massage Therapy to adopt and enforce sanitation rules for massage establishments. Repeals existing statutory language that classifies unlicensed activity as a petty misdemeanor in favor of existing statutes that treat unlicensed activity as a misdemeanor. Increases the minimum fine from $100 to $250 and the maximum fine from $1,000 to $2,000 for each violation of the massage therapy laws. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB2322 |
|
SB2879 SD1 HD1
Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund; Restitution
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOAN RECOVERY FUND.
Expands the pool of persons eligible to receive restitution from the mortgage loan recovery fund. Authorizes the director of commerce and consumer affairs to issue orders for restitution. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB2323 |
|
SB2880 SD2
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Service Fee; Chapter 92
RELATING TO STATE SERVICE FEES.
Applies section 92-28, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to all fees collected by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to IAC, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB2324 |
|
SB2881
Accountant; Peer Review Oversight Committee; Chapter 466
RELATING TO THE PEER REVIEW OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Clarifies the role of the Board of Public Accountancy in selecting members to serve on the Board's Peer Review Oversight Committee. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB2325 |
|
SB2882
Port Pilot; Rate of pilotage; Chapter 462
RELATING TO PORT PILOTS.
Aligns the license renewal requirements with those of other professions and vocations. Removes the use of rates from comparable ports for rate increase petitions. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH |
HB2326 |
|
SB2883 HD1
Cemetery Authority Exemption; DCCA
RELATING TO CEMETERY AUTHORITY EXEMPTION.
Clarifies that churches granted an exemption under section 441-22.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, are exempt from all requirements of chapter 441, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and that other exempted entities shall comply with any provision of this chapter upon order of the director of commerce and consumer affairs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
IAC, CPC, FIN |
HB2327 |
|
SB2884 SD1
Public Utilities Commission; Special Fund; General Fund; Chapter 269
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SPECIAL FUND CARRYOVER BALANCE.
Increases the balance that may be retained in the public utilities commission special fund at the end of each fiscal year from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) San Buenaventura voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB2328 |
|
SB2885 SD2
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Hazard Mitigation Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Establishes and appropriates funds from the hazard mitigation special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PVM, FIN |
HB2329 |
|
SB2886 SD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
RELATING TO HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Converts the public information officer, civil defense administrative officer, branch chiefs, and emergency operations center state warning point personnel in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to PVM/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PVM/LAB, FIN |
HB2330 |
|
SB2887 SD2 HD1
Emergency Management; Long-Term Recovery Authority; State Disaster Recovery Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes a long-term recovery authority to work with the state disaster recovery coordinator to enhance the capacity of the government, relevant agencies, and the community to recover from the impacts of disasters and build resilience and sustainability in the State. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PVM, FIN |
HB2331 |
|
SB2888 SD2 HD1
Statewide Interoperable Public Safety Communications; Executive Committee; Technical Subcommittee; Coordinator
RELATING TO STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS.
Establishes a statewide interoperable communications executive committee for public safety communications, statewide interoperable communications technical subcommittee to provide technical advice to the executive committee, and the position of the statewide interoperable communications coordinator. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PVM, FIN |
HB2332 |
|
SB2889 SD1
Homeland Security; Hawaii State Fusion Center
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes the Hawaii State Fusion Center as a program under the Office of Homeland Security and establishes the position of Hawaii State Fusion Center Director who shall be state-funded, responsible to the Director of Homeland Security, and accountable to manage the operations of the Center. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2020- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB2333 |
|
SB2890
Military Licensure; Chapter 436B
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Allows a person who: is married to an active duty member in the military; accompanies his or her spouse on a permanent change of station to Hawaii; and holds a current, unencumbered license in another jurisdiction in specific professions to apply for licensure on an expedited basis in the State of Hawaii. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/PSM, JDC |
HB2334 |
|
SB2891 SD1 HD1
Office of Youth Services; Office of Youth Services Revolving Fund; Commercial Enterprise Vocational Programs ($)
RELATING TO OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES.
Establishes the office of youth services revolving fund. Requires the office of youth services to provide commercial enterprise vocational programs, including the sale of goods and services, to young adults to promote self-sustainability. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, FIN |
HB2335 |
|
SB2892 SD2
Reports of Child Abuse
RELATING TO REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE.
Adds immunity from civil and criminal liability for individuals who provide information or assistance in child abuse investigations. Effective 6/30/2020. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, FIN |
HB2336 |
|
SB2893 SD1 HD1
Chronically Homeless; Definition
RELATING TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS.
Amends the definition of "chronically homeless individual" to provide clarity and improve the delivery and development of homeless services. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, FIN |
HB2337 |
|
SB2894 SD1 HD1
Child Care; Child Care Facilities; Licensure Exemptions; Violations
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Clarifies certain requirements regarding licensure of child care facilities, including exemptions from licensure, health and safety standards, and investigations of violations. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, CPC/JUD, FIN |
HB2338 |
|
SB2895
Military Dependents; Residency Exemption for State Employment
RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS IN STATE HIRING.
Exempts dependents of military servicemembers from state residency requirement for employment with state or county government if the military servicemember is in Hawaii on bona fide military orders. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA/PSM, WAM |
HB2339 |
|
SB2896 SD1
Dead Bodies; Anatomical Gifts
RELATING TO DEAD BODIES.
Amends chapter 327, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the medical and research use of bodies, and chapter 711, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to offenses against the public order, to clarify prohibited actions related to anatomical gifts. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, JDC |
HB2340 |
|
SB2897 SD2
Birth Defects Program; Birth Defects Special Fund; Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund; Marriage License Fee
RELATING TO MARRIAGE LICENSE FEES.
Amends the marriage license statute to support the Hawaii Birth Defects Program, modernization of the vital statistics system, and operating costs of marriage license agents. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB2341 |
|
SB2898 SD1
Public Notices
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES.
Allows government agencies to publish public notice on their official website as an alternative to the newspaper. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JUD, LMG, FIN |
HB2342 |
|
SB2899 SD2
Medicare Civil Monetary Penalties
RELATING TO THE MEDICARE CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY SPECIAL FUND.
Repeals the spending ceiling for moneys in the civil monetary penalty special fund for use by the Department of Health for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-approved compliance activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB2343 |
|
SB2900 SD1
Newborn; Hearing Screening; Diagnostic Tests
RELATING TO NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING.
Amends the newborn hearing screening statute to mandate reporting of diagnostic audiologic evaluation results to improve hearing follow-up of infants. Updates definitions and terminology. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB2344 |
|
SB2901 SD2
Hearing and Vision Program; Hearing Screening; Vision Screening
RELATING TO HEARING AND VISION PROGRAM.
Amends the hearing and vision program statute to increase the early identification of children with hearing or vision loss by establishing consistent protocols for hearing and vision screening and follow-up, screener training, and data collection for quality improvement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB2345 |
|
SB2902 SD1
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; Eliquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Allocates a portion of funds collected from excise taxes on tobacco products to health education and prevention programs about the risks and dangers of the use of electronic smoking devices for youth. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective January 1, 2021. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, JDC/WAM |
HB2346 |
|
SB2903 SD2
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN |
HB2347 |
|
SB2904 SD1
Electronic Smoking Devices; Tobacco Products; Underage Sales of Tobacco Products; Penalties
RELATING TO THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Establishes a schedule of penalties for employees and holders of retail tobacco permits or persons registered to sell electronic cigarette smoking devices who illegally sell tobacco products and electronic smoking devices to persons under twenty-one years of age. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, JDC/WAM |
HB2348 |
|
SB2905
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Special Fund; Capital Improvement Projects
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIAL FUND.
Authorizes expenditures from the mental health and substance abuse special fund to be used for capital improvement projects. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, WAM |
HB2349 |
|
SB2906 SD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Assessments; Violations
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
Updates various assessments and penalties under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations by revising the monetary assessments according to changes in the Consumer Price Index. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC |
HB2350 |
|
SB2907
Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; Third-Party Inspectors; Third-Party Inspection Companies
RELATING TO THE BOILER AND ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
Authorizes the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to allow third-party inspectors and third-party inspection companies to conduct certain types of elevator inspections; effective July 1, 2020, repealed June 30, 2025. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2351 |
|
SB2908 SD2
Turtle Bay Conservation Easement; Debt Service
RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON THE TURTLE BAY REIMBURSABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to expend $1,500,000 per fiscal year from the Land Conservation Fund to be used for the reimbursement of debt service on the Turtle Bay reimbursable general obligation bonds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLH, FIN |
HB2352 |
|
SB2909
State Boating Facilities; Disposition
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease any existing state boating facility in part or in its entirety, and fast lands and submerged lands within any existing state boating facility, by public auction, request for proposals, or direct negotiation for private development, management, and operation. Clarifies that legislative approval is not required to award a lease. Repeals fast lands and submerged lands lease authorization for Ala Wai Boat Harbor under section 200-2.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2353 |
|
SB2910
Mooring Fees; Liveaboard Fees; Commercial Fees; Appraisal; State Small Boat Harbors
RELATING TO STATE SMALL BOAT HARBOR FEES.
Amends the various fees the Department of Land and Natural Resources may charge for the usage of state small boat harbors. Amends the manner in which those fees are applied. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2354 |
|
SB2911 SD2 HD1
Boating Reports; Non-redaction
RELATING TO BOATING REPORTS.
Requires the fire chief and ocean safety director of each county, in addition to the director of public safety and police chief of each county, to transmit to the department of land and natural resources a copy of every report relating to boating accidents or the theft, loss, or recovery of vessels. Requires all reports submitted to be unredacted. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB2355 |
|
SB2912 SD1
Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits; Public Auction
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION COMMERCIAL PERMITS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue new ocean recreation commercial permits by public auction. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLH, FIN |
HB2356 |
|
SB2913
Water License
RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF WATER LICENSES BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Clarifies the conditions and manner in which the Board of Land and Natural Resources may dispose water by license. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2357 |
|
SB2914
Public Lands; Leasing for Pasture Use
RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE PASTURE LANDS ON TERMS THAT PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE BENEFICIAL USE FOR FORESTRY, WILDLIFE, RECREATIONAL, AND FOOD PRODUCTION PURPOSES.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to amend and extend existing pasture leases and to issue new pasture leases by negotiation in furtherance of public purposes the Department of Land and Natural Resources is responsible for promoting. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB2358 |
|
SB2915 SD2
Lifeguards; State Parks; Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIFEGUARD SERVICES AT STATE PARK BEACHES.
Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to cover lifeguard service expenses incurred at state park beaches. Appropriates funds from the state parks special fund for lifeguard services at state beach parks. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TIA/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TIA/WLH, FIN |
HB2359 |
|
SB2916 SD1
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Updates the Hawaii Uniform Controlled Substances Act to make it consistent with amendments in the federal controlled substances law. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/CPH, JDC |
HB2360 |
|
SB2917 SD1 HD1
Electronic Prescription Accountability System; Department of Human Services; Health Care Providers
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Allows advanced practice registered nurses, pharmacists serving customers, authorized employees of the department of human services med-QUEST division, and licensed health care providers or delegates of the providers employed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to access information stored in the electronic prescription accountability system. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN |
HB2361 |
|
SB2918
Public Safety; Honolulu Federal Detention Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to purchase the Honolulu Federal Detention Center. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB2362 |
|
SB2919 SD1 HD1
Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Requires that the dispensing of a pharmacist-prescribed opioid antagonist be reported to the State's electronic prescription accountability system. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN |
HB2363 |
|
SB2920 SD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2019; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of 12/31/2019. (SD1) |
(H)
2/14/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 31 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2364 |
|
SB2921 SD1
Withholding Tax
RELATING TO WITHHOLDING TAX.
Amends the due date for employers to file the wage and tax statement from the last day of February to January 31 following the close of the calendar year. Imposes a penalty on employers that fail to timely furnish and file, or file electronically if required, the wage and tax statement. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:30AM in conference room 309. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2365 |
|
SB2922 SD2 HD1
Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Amends the transient accommodations tax law to repeal the misdemeanor penalty for failing to register and replace it with a civil fine structure. Makes various technical amendments. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TIA, JUD, FIN |
HB2366 |
|
SB2923 SD1
Tax Administration; Electronic Filing; Electronic Funds Transfer; Tax Clearances; Interest Rate
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Allows the Department of Taxation to mandate the electronic filing of partnership and S-corporation returns if the taxpayer's gross receipts exceed $250,000. Requires certain tax return preparers to file returns electronically. Amends the rules for electronic funds transfer to remove the authorization to require electronic funds transfer or electronic filing if the federal government required that person to file or pay electronically. Removes the timeliness requirement from the electronic funds transfer penalty. Removes the authority of the department to charge for certified copies of tax clearances. Amends the statute that mandates tax clearances for liquor license holders. Clarifies the interest rate for payments made to taxpayers out of the litigated claims fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
2/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 35 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2367 |
|
SB2924
Rental Motor Vehicle Marketplace Facilitators
RELATING TO RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE MARKETPLACE FACILITATORS.
Deems rental motor vehicle marketplace facilitators to be the lessors and operators for purposes of rental motor vehicle and tour vehicle surcharge tax under chapter 251, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS/CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/CPH, WAM |
HB2368 |
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SB2925 SD1 HD1
Department of Transportation; Airport Charges; Payment Methods
RELATING TO PAYMENT FOR AIRPORT CHARGES.
Authorizes the use of debit cards and online electronic payment systems to pay for certain airport charges. Allows the airport or purchaser to pay for processing fees and charges. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB2369 |
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SB2926
Department of Transportation; Airports
RELATING TO AIRPORTS.
Clarifies airport jurisdiction with respect to land use compliance and county permits. |
(S)
2/3/2020- Re-Referred to TRS/WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB2370 |
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SB2927
Department of Transportation; Airports; Airport Zoning Act
RELATING TO AIRPORT ZONING ACT.
Clarifies Airport Zoning Act definitions and regulations. |
(S)
1/30/2020- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB2371 |
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SB2928
University of Hawaii; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TUITION AND FEES SPECIAL FUND.
Repeal the requirement that each UH campus prepare an operations plan, to be reviewed by the President and VP for Budget and Finance and CFO of UH, for each fiscal year. Repeal the requirement that the moneys in the UH Tuition and Fees Special Fund for each UH campus to lapse to the credit of Program ID No. UOH900 (University of Hawaii, system wide support). |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB2372 |
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SB2929
University of Hawaii
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Removes the sunset provision in Act 38, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HRE/TEC, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/TEC, JDC |
HB2373 |
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SB2930
University of Hawaii; Commercialization
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH.
Removes the sunset provision in Act 39, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HRE, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, JDC |
HB2374 |
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SB2931
UH; Scholarships ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Provides scholarships for the unmet financial needs of qualified students at any University of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB2375 |
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SB2932
University of Hawaii at Hilo; Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Broadens the scope of the Conference Center Revolving Fund for the University of Hawaii at Hilo. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB2376 |
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SB2933
Criminal History Record Checks; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Adds the University of Hawaii to the list of agencies that are authorized to conduct criminal history record checks on current or prospective employees, including student employees and contractors and their employees, whose positions or duties are related to public safety. |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, JDC |
HB2377 |
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SB2934
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Cooperative Extension Division; Strategic Plan; Organic Family Farms; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the college of tropical agriculture and human resources cooperative extension division to develop a strategic plan for promoting and supporting the development of small scale certified organic family farms. Appropriates money for organic family farm plan development. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HRE/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, RUDERMAN |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
HB2395 |
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SB2935 SD2
DLNR; Aquatic Biosecurity; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUATIC BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for staffing and operating expenditures for aquatic biosecurity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2020- Re-referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 41 |
GABBARD, KANUHA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN |
WLH, FIN |
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SB2936
Indecent Harassment; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO HARASSMENT.
Establishes the offense of indecent harassment as a misdemeanor. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
GABBARD, Harimoto, Inouye, Kim, K. Rhoads |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2937
Asbestos; Residential Property Permitting; Counties
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Requires each county to establish a procedure to ensure that an asbestos survey and any necessary abatement are performed prior to the issuance of any permit for the renovation or demolition of a residential property. |
(S)
2/4/2020- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, K. RHOADS, Harimoto, Inouye, Ruderman, Taniguchi |
PSM/AEN, WAM |
HB2115 |
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SB2938
Department of Transportation; Study; Kalaeloa Airport; Air Traffic Control Tower; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the department of transportation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of repairing or renovating the Kalaeloa Airport air traffic control tower. Appropriates funds for the study. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, Harimoto, Kim |
TRS/PSM, WAM |
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SB2939 SD1
Agricultural Lands; Crimes; Extended Terms of Imprisonment
RELATING TO CRIMES ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Imposes extended terms of imprisonment for certain offenses against property rights committed on agricultural lands. Takes effect 6/18/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 8:35AM in conference room 312. |
DELA CRUZ |
AGR, JUD |
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SB2940 SD2
HCDA; Stadium Development District; Stadium Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the stadium development special fund. Establishes development guidance policies for the Stadium Authority's actions in the Stadium Development District. Requires the Stadium Authority to submit annual comprehensive reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the Stadium Authority to acquire and hold title to real property. Transfers authority to issue leases of the lands within the Stadium Development District from the Hawaii Community Development Authority to the Stadium Authority. Authorizes the Stadium Authority, with approval from the Governor, to delegate to other state agencies the implementation of capital improvement projects, under certain conditions. Repeals part IX of chapter 206E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the Stadium Development District. Appropriates funds. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:30AM in conference room 309. |
DELA CRUZ |
LAB, FIN |
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SB2941 SD1
DOE; Ocean Safety and Stewardship Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer an ocean safety and stewardship education program for all fourth grade students. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 309. |
DELA CRUZ |
LHE, FIN |
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SB2942 HD1
Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness; Homelessness; County Regional Plans
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Allows the governor's coordinator on homelessness, in conjunction with the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness, to develop plans for the city and county of Honolulu and the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui to coordinate the services and shelter facilities of public agencies and nonprofit organizations to meet the concerns of communities impacted by homelessness and the needs of the homeless population within each county. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
HSH, FIN |
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SB2943
Firearms; "Ghost Guns"; Registration
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Makes it a Class C felony to purchase, manufacture, or otherwise obtain firearm parts for the purpose of assembling a firearm with no serial number. Amends certain requirements relating to firearms registration. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, K. RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2944
Research and Technology Grant Program; High Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation
RELATING TO RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY GRANTS.
Establishes the research and technology grant program within the high technology development corporation to provide grants to qualified research and technology companies in Hawaii for eligible projects. Establishes program guidelines and eligibility criteria for research and technology companies. Requires eligible projects to foster science, technology, engineering, or mathematics education at the K-12 or university levels. Appropriates funds to the program. |
(S)
2/12/2020- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
KIDANI, Baker, Inouye, K. Kahele, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
EET, WAM |
HB2715 |
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SB2945
Board of Education; Teachers; Professional Development
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Requires the Board of Education to offer no less than three credits of professional development courses, classes, or other programs annually to each teacher at no cost to the teacher. |
(S)
2/10/2020- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
KIDANI, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, TANIGUCHI, Inouye, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2946 SD2
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; ALOHA Homes; Public Land Exemptions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the ALOHA homes program to develop low-cost homes on state-owned and county-owned land in urban redevelopment sites to be sold in leasehold by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to qualified residents. Exempts certain land from the definition of public lands. Requires HHFDC to gain legislative approval before disposing of certain lands. Requires HHFDC to transfer a number of ALOHA homes units to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Provides for the disposition of lands acquired by HHFDC, but no longer needed for the ALOHA homes program. Requires HHFDC to develop an ALOHA homes demonstration project by July 1, 2025. Appropriates funds. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG/TRN/WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
S. CHANG, BAKER, FEVELLA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, J.KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
HSG/TRN/WLH, JUD, FIN |
HB2440 |
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SB2947
Fireworks; Civil Penalties; Presumption
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes civil penalties for violations related to possession and use of fireworks. Creates a rebuttal presumption of use of fireworks when firework paraphernalia is in possession of the alleged violator. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2948
Fireworks; Aerial Device; Civil Violation
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a civil penalty subject to the maximum fine allowed under law for a homeowner, renter, or person otherwise responsible for the real property who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly allows an individual, while on the real property, to possess, set off, ignite, or otherwise cause to explode any aerial device. Amends the definition of "aerial device". |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. RHOADS, Kim |
PSM, JDC |
|
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SB2949
Kupuna Caucus; Elderly; Vulnerable Adults; Disabled Adults; Financial Exploitation; Civil Action; Damages; Attorneys Fees; Penal Code; Presumption
RELATING TO FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION.
Authorizes a civil cause of action by a vulnerable adult for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Allows attorney's fees and costs and punitive damages. Establishes degrees and classes of felonies for financial exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult. Establishes a presumption of financial exploitation. |
(S)
2/11/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, WAKAI, Baker, S. Chang, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
HMS, JDC |
|
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SB2950
Probation; Geographic Restriction; Misdemeanor Conviction; Waikiki; Business Districts; Resort Zones Areas
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Allows a defendant who has been convicted of three misdemeanors in Waikiki, any business district, or resort zoned area to be sentenced to a probationary term of geographic restriction not exceeding      years during which the defendant shall be prohibited from entering the district or area in which the acts occurred. Imposes imprisonment of thirty days for violation. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, INOUYE, S. Chang, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Harimoto, Ihara, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
EET, JDC |
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SB2951 SD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing; Short-term Rental Assistance; Short-term Rental Assistance Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the short-term rental assistance fund and short-term rental assistance program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
MORIWAKI, S. CHANG, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
HSG/HSH, FIN |
|
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SB2952 SD2
HPHA; Housing; State Rent Supplement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the state rent supplement program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
MORIWAKI, S. CHANG, FEVELLA, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
HSG, FIN |
|
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SB2953 SD2 HD1
Unauthorized Vessels; Grounded Vessels; Abandoned Vessels; Derelict Vessels; Vessel Impoundment; Vessel Auctions; Vessel Disposal; DLNR
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Makes clarifications regarding removal of unauthorized vessels on state property or in the waters of the State. Makes clarifications regarding the definition of an abandoned vessel. Changes the time limit to claim an unauthorized vessel that is impounded by the department of land and natural resources from thirty days to ten working days. Changes the time limit to claim an abandoned vessel that is impounded by a state or county agency from twenty days to ten working days. Makes abandonment of a vessel on waters of the State or public property a petty misdemeanor. Makes clarifications to auction requirements regarding abandoned vessels. Allows DLNR to charge an impound storage fee. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
MORIWAKI, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, INOUYE, Baker, S. Chang, Harimoto, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
WLH, JUD, FIN |
HB2076 |
|
SB2954
Plastic Ware; Retail Food Establishments; Biodegradable, Compostable, Recyclable, or Reusable Food Service Ware
RELATING TO REDUCING PLASTIC PACKAGING WASTE.
Requires all retail food establishments using any food service ware for any food prepared or packaged on premises to use biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, or reusable food service ware. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC. |
RUDERMAN, S. CHANG, HARIMOTO, K. KAHELE, Kim, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
AEN/CPH, JDC |
HB2391 |
|
SB2955 HD1
Coffee Labeling; Blended Coffee; Geographic Origins; Regional Origins; Percent of Coffee By Weight; Appropriation
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Includes Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, and parchment coffee in the coffee labeling requirements. Requires coffee blend labels to disclose geographic origins and regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee, instant coffee, Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, or parchment coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of 51 per cent on or after 7/1/2022. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee, instant coffee, Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, or parchment coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Harimoto, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB1897 |
|
SB2956
Coffee; Import; Prohibition; Felony
RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF UNROASTED COFFEE INTO HAWAII.
Prohibits the importation of unroasted coffee into the State, makes it a class C felony, and imposes a fine for violation of the prohibition. Authorizes DOA to adopt rules to allow for the importation of partially roasted coffee into the State. |
(S)
1/30/2020- Re-Referred to AEN/JDC, CPH/WAM. |
RUDERMAN, HARIMOTO, S. Chang, Kim, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
AEN/JDC, CPH/WAM |
HB1887 |
|
SB2957
DOA; Pesticide Use Revolving Fund; Pesticide Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PESTICIDE SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
Appropriates moneys to DOA for the pesticide subsidy program. |
(S)
2/10/2020- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
RUDERMAN, HARIMOTO, KIM, S. Chang, K. Kahele, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
AEN, WAM |
HB1888 |
|
SB2958
Capital Improvement Projects; CIP; GO Bonds; President Roosevelt High School; Music Facilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL.
Authorizes issuance of GO bonds to finance plans, design, construction, and equipment for new music facilities at President Roosevelt high school. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2959 SD1
Capital Improvement Projects; CIP; GO Bonds; State Archives; Master Plan; Archive Facilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance plans for a state archives master plan. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
GVO/LCA, WAM |
HB2533 |
|
SB2960
DOE; Art; Curricula
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide arts education curricula plan for all grades. Requires the department to ensure that each public high school offers at least one art course during each school year. |
(S)
2/12/2020- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI |
EDU, WAM |
|
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SB2961 SD2
Wages; Timely Payment; General Contractors; Subcontractors; Liability
RELATING TO WAGES.
Makes general contractors entering into or under contracts in the State for work on buildings, structures, or other private works liable for debt incurred by subcontractors for wages due to claimants for performance of labor in the contract between the general contractor and owner. Effective 7/1/51. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
TANIGUCHI |
LAB, FIN |
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SB2962
Workforce Housing; Public School Teachers; Educators
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Exempts workforce development projects from paying school impact fees for the development of workforce housing if at least 90% of the residential units that are set aside for purchase or rent for residents in the low-income or moderate-income ranges are set aside specifically for public school teachers. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
HB2259 |
|
SB2963
Affordable Housing; Land Use; Boundary Amendments; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Exempts certain low-density affordable housing projects from the State's land use district boundary amendment requirements. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU/WTL/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/WTL/PSM, WAM |
HB2260 |
|
SB2964
Affordable Housing; Electricity; Transit-Oriented Development
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes that whenever the infrastructure or equipment for electric utility service is required to be installed underground for affordable housing within an area that has been designated by a county as a transit-oriented development area, it shall be the responsibility of the electric utility company to install the infrastructure or equipment. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU/EET/PSM, WAM/CPH. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/EET/PSM, WAM/CPH |
HB2495 |
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SB2965
HCDA; Reserved Housing; Cash-In-Lieu Payments; Deposit
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires that when developers make cash payments in lieu of providing the required reserved housing units in the development of residential projects for the Hawaii Community Development Authority, the cash payments shall be deposited into the rental housing revolving fund. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2449 |
|
SB2966
Affordable Housing; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Pre-Development Fees
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes expenditures from the dwelling unit revolving fund for pre-development fees associated with affordable housing development. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2263 |
|
SB2967
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Electric Vehicle; Charging Station; Infrastructure
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Exempts Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects from any requirement to construct electric vehicle charging stations or infrastructure for the future construction of electric vehicle charging stations. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU/EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/EET, WAM |
HB2494 |
|
SB2968
HHFDC; Taxation; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Provides that an exemption from the general excise tax established by section 201H-36, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that has been approved by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation shall be provided once the qualified person or firm has received approval for project funding and begun to spend money on the project. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2448 |
|
SB2969
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Housing; State Fees
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Temporarily exempts affordable housing projects from all state fees related to discretionary approval or ministerial permitting. Sunsets on 1/1/2032. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
HB2447 |
|
SB2970
HHFDC; Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Makes permanent the low-income housing tax credit program administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and removes the 5-year limitation on claiming the tax credit. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2261 |
|
SB2971
Affordable Housing; Department of Health; Environmental Impact Statements; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires a county agency having jurisdiction over planning and permitting, in any county with a population of 500,000 or more, to determine whether certain affordable housing development projects shall be exempt from the State's environmental impact statement laws pursuant to chapter 11-200.1, subchapter 8, Hawaii Administrative Rules. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/HOU, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/HOU, JDC |
HB2606 |
|
SB2972
State Historic Preservation Division; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division will not be able to complete its review within 60 days. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA/HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA/HOU, WAM |
HB2446 |
|
SB2973
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Rental Housing Projects; General Excise Tax Exemption; Site Control
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to approve and certify for exemption from general excise taxes certain affordable housing projects once site control is obtained. Defines site control as the execution of any regulatory agreement between any qualified person or firm and any governmental entity for purposes of developing certain affordable housing projects. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2477 |
|
SB2974
DLNR; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Audit
RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.
Requires the auditor to conduct a performance and management audit of DLNR's division of boating and ocean recreation. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to GVO/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
HB2422 |
|
SB2975 SD1
Intoxicating Liquor; License; Agriculture; Manufacturing
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Exempts applications for a class 1 license on land designated as agricultural by state or county zoning laws and for which the majority of the agricultural commodities used in the manufacturing of the liquor are grown and produced in the State by the license holder from the automatic refusal provision that may be invoked by a majority of nearby voters or real estate owners. (SD1) |
(H)
5/12/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD/CPC, FIN |
HB2552 |
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SB2976
Preclearance Quarantine Inspection; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL INSPECTIONS.
Requires the department of agriculture to conduct preclearance quarantine inspections prior to direct travel to or from the State. Appropriates funds to implement a preclearance quarantine inspection. |
(S)
2/10/2020- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/TRS, WAM |
HB2643 |
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SB2977
Electric Vehicles; Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Surcharge; Repeal
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Repeals the annual vehicle registration surcharge fee for electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM/JDC |
HB2397 |
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SB2978
Electric Vehicles; Tax Credit; Income Tax; State Procurement
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Establishes an income tax credit of $2,000 for each electric vehicle purchased by the taxpayer. Requires each state agency to purchase electric vehicles to replace existing vehicles as needed. Requires all vehicles used by state agencies to be electric vehicles by 2030. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS/EET/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/EET/GVO, WAM |
HB2398 |
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SB2979
Light-duty Motor Vehicles; Parking Facilities; Electric Vehicles; Charging Infrastructure; Procurement Code; Citizen Suits
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Beginning January 1, 2022, requires that one hundred per cent of a state agency's light-duty motor vehicle purchases or leases be restricted to non fossil fuel powered vehicles, subject to specified exemptions. Provides for withholding of procurement funds if an agency violates this requirement. Authorizes citizen suits. Expands the State's existing electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements for parking facilities. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS/EET/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/EET/GVO, WAM |
HB2583 |
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SB2980
All-payer Healthcare Pilot Program; Establishment; Hawaii Health Authority; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to establish a five-year all-payer health care pilot program in a county with a population greater than 500,000. Requires certain payers to deposit contributions into the all-payer health care pilot program revolving fund, to be distributed to provider hospitals participating in the pilot program. Specifies budgetary requirements and calculation of fees for the pilot program. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, WAM |
HB2108 |
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SB2981
Unfunded Liabilities; EUTF; OPEB; Green New Deal-Hawaii
RELATING TO UNFUNDED LIABILITIES.
Converts the State's employee health care plan from fullyinsured to self-insured or self-funded. Establishes the rate stabilization reserve fund. Establishes a reserve of $2,000,000,000 within EUTF. Transfers excess funds, earnings, and any pay-as-you-go employee premiums not spent from the EUTF reserve and OPEB to the rate stabilization reserve fund. Continues to provide for the use of a portion of TAT revenues to supplement deficient county public employer contribution amounts. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2389 |
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SB2982
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Oahu Region; Department of Health; Transition; Working Group
RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Sets a date for the transition of the Oahu region's health care facilities from the Hawaii health systems corporation to the department of health. Establishes a working group to develop a comprehensive plan that addresses all necessary components of such transition. |
(S)
2/3/2020- The committee(s) on CPH deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-07-20 8:30AM in conference room 229. |
BAKER, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Wakai |
CPH, WAM |
HB2630 |
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SB2983 SD1 HD1
Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program; Department of Health; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the health care provider loan repayment program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
BAKER, Inouye, Moriwaki |
HLT/LHE, FIN |
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SB2984
Nurses; Health Care Practitioner; Scope of Practice
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses and other licensed qualified health care providers to perform abortions. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
BAKER, S. Chang, Moriwaki, L. Thielen |
CPH, JDC |
HB2684 |
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SB2985 SD1 HD1
Veterinarians; Good Samaritan Protection; Report; Veterinarian-client-patient Relationship; Dog Fighting; Animal Abuse; Civil Liability Immunity
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
Provides veterinarians who provide emergency care to an animal immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Provides veterinarians who render emergency treatment when there is no veterinarian-client-patient relationship, immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Requires veterinarians to report to law enforcement events of animal injury, death, or abuse where there is reasonable cause to believe that it relates to dog fighting or animal abuse and gives veterinarians immunity from civil liability for making the reports. Effective 7/31/2150. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
BAKER, WAKAI, S. Chang, Fevella, Harimoto, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
AGR, JUD, FIN |
HB2528 |
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SB2986
Fireworks; Inspections; Licenses; Fees; Inspections
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases fees imposed upon importers, wholesalers, storage sites, and retailers for licenses on fireworks. Authorizes counties to use fees for costs related to inspecting shipped containers of aerial devices when they are opened. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
BAKER, HARIMOTO, TANIGUCHI, S. Chang, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HB2611 |
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SB2987
CIP; Fourteenth Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
KIM |
WAM |
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SB2988
Highway; Safety; Motor Vehicle Inspections
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Lengthens the time by which a vehicle must have a safety inspection. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC. |
KIM, FEVELLA, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
PSM/TRS, JDC |
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SB2989 SD2 HD1
Elections; Campaign Finance; Use of Campaign Funds; Child Care
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Allows candidates seeking election to use campaign funds for child care costs, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KIM, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
HSH, CPC, JUD, FIN |
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SB2990
University of Hawaii; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Electronic Benefits Transfer Cards; Usage Allowed
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Allows the usage of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits by means of electronic benefits transfer cards in all cafeterias in four-year university and community college campuses in the University of Hawaii system. |
(S)
2/4/2020- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KIM, HARIMOTO, RUDERMAN, Ihara, Inouye, Moriwaki, Riviere, L. Thielen |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2991
Constitutional Amendment; University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO MODIFY THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to modify the appointment process for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. Repeals the requirement that the Governor can only appoint from pools of candidates presented by the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. |
(S)
2/12/2020- Re-Referred to HRE/JDC/WAM. |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Baker, Harimoto, Inouye, K. Kahele, J.Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HRE/JDC/WAM |
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SB2992
Transportation; Motorcycles; Shoulder Lane
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLES.
Permanently authorizes the Department of Transportation under certain conditions to designate shoulders upon which the Department may authorize the driving of motorcycles. |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
INOUYE, KIDANI, Kim, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
TRN, JUD |
HB1815 |
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SB2993 HD1
Commercial Driver's License Qualification Standards; Medical Waivers; Diabetes
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Aligns the commercial driver's license qualification standards with federal regulations by repealing language related to medical waivers due to diabetes. Makes conforming amendments to Code of Federal Regulation citations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
INOUYE, Baker, Gabbard, Kanuha, Kim, Taniguchi |
TRN, CPC/JUD |
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SB2994 SD2
Highway Safety; Photo Red Light Imaging
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program (Program). Authorizes counties to administer the Program. Requires proceeds of fines to be expended in the county from which they were collected for operation of the Program. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
INOUYE, Baker, Gabbard, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole |
TRN, JUD, FIN |
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SB2995 SD1
Electric Foot Scooters; Regulation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
Establishes a framework for the regulation of electric foot scooters by the State and counties. Amends definitions of "moped" to exclude electric foot scooters. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
INOUYE, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Kanuha, Kim, Taniguchi |
TRN, JUD |
HB2171 |
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SB2996 SD1
Landlord-tenant Code; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if it is uninhabitable. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if it is uninhabitable. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Takes effect 8/26/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 03-12-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
K. RHOADS |
CPC/JUD, FIN |
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SB2997
Health; DOH; Water; Dental Care; Fluoridation
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires certain water suppliers to adjust the levels of fluoride in public water systems. Requires the Department of Health to provide technical assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature on compliance, and on the procurement of dental care insurance by residents of this State. Becomes void when 100% of the residents of this State have either obtained or affirmatively rejected dental care insurance, pursuant to a proclamation issued by the Governor. |
(S)
2/12/2020- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
K. RHOADS, Baker |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2998
Department of Accounting and General Services; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; 1924 Hanapepe Massacre; Monuments; Displays; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE 1924 HANAPEPE MASSACRE.
Requires the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to erect monuments and displays on Kauai to memorialize the 1924 Hanapepe Massacre victims and the contributions of Kauai sugar plantation laborers as a whole. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2999
Self-Help Homeownership Housing Revolving Fund; HHFDC; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SELF-HELP HOUSING.
Establishes the self-help homeownership housing revolving fund to provide for loans and project-related technical assistance grants to nonprofit housing development organizations to support the development of affordable homeownership housing projects under a self-help housing program. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2472 |
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SB3000
Emergency Workers; Communications Dispatchers; Penal Code; Offenses Against the Person
RELATING TO EMERGENCY WORKERS.
Amends the definition of "emergency worker" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers. |
(S)
2/27/2020- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2474 |
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SB3001
Short-term Rentals; Hosting Platforms; Counties
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Makes explicit the counties' authority to regulate hosting platforms providing booking services for short-term rentals. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in definition of "short-term rental" for this purpose. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/EET, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/EET, JDC |
HB2557 |
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SB3002
Traffic Code; Illegally Parked Vehicles; Citations; Counties; DLNR
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
Amends the statewide traffic code to allow for the chairperson of the BLNR and county chiefs of police to designate state or county employees or contractors to issue citations for traffic violations. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB2253 |
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SB3003
Short-term Rentals; Nonconforming Use; Amortization; Counties
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Makes explicit the counties' authority to enact ordinances to amortize or phase out permitted, nonconforming, or otherwise allowed short-term rentals in any zoning classification. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in definition of "short-term rental" for this purpose. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/EET, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/EET, JDC |
HB2473 |
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SB3004
Real Property; Partition Actions; Commissioners; Reports
RELATING TO PARTITION ACTIONS.
Requires commissioners in partition actions to file reports with the court and fully inform all interested parties of any intended applications to be filed with any department, state agency, or county to carry out the partition or division of real property, including water meter permits. Requires commissioners to provide interested parties the right to object to the report and be heard at a hearing. Requires commissioners to file a report with the court including proposed language of any deed of partition or of sale. |
(H)
3/11/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ENGLISH |
WLH, JUD, FIN |
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SB3005
Supplemental Budget; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for operating expenses of the department of business, economic development, and tourism. |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
EET, WAM |
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SB3006
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Manufacturing Assistance Program. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to EET, WAM. |
WAKAI, KANUHA, Harimoto, Nishihara, Riviere, Taniguchi |
EET, WAM |
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SB3007 SD2
Tax Credits; Specified Economic Activities; Public Disclosure
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to make a public disclosure identifying the names of the taxpayers who are receiving tax credits and the total amount of tax credit received for specific economic activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 10:30AM in conference room 309. |
WAKAI, RIVIERE, Harimoto, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Nishihara |
EDB, FIN |
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SB3008 SD1 HD1
Measurement Standard; Hydrogen Fuel Exemption
RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
Exempts hydrogen fuels from measurement requirements of petroleum products. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
WAKAI, Kim, Riviere, Taniguchi |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB3009
Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center Special Fund; Established
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Moanalua high school performing arts center special fund for the repair and maintenance of the performing arts center. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WAKAI, KIDANI |
EDU, WAM |
HB2488 |
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SB3010
CIP; Eleventh Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
WAM |
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SB3011 SD1 HD1
Iolani Palace; State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII MUSEUM OF MONARCHY HISTORY.
Appropriates funds for the purposes of restoration, repair, maintenance, operation, and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent park caretaker II for Iolani Palace and nearby structures on palace grounds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
TANIGUCHI |
WLH/TIA, FIN |
HB2531 |
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SB3012
Hawaii EUTF; Administration of Fund
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Specifies that each EUTF trustee, in addition to the EUTF board, shall administer health and other benefit plans for the sole and exclusive benefit of EUTF beneficiaries. Repeals provisions requiring health and other benefit plans to be provided at an affordable cost to both public employers and public employees. |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB1700 |
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SB3013 SD1 HD1
DOE; Public High Schools; Industry Certification Awards; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes criteria for industry certification awards to public high schools and appropriates funds to the department of education to incentivize public high schools to encourage students to obtain industry-recognized certifications. Requires the department to submit an annual report containing specified information about the progress of the incentivization. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ |
LHE/LAB, FIN |
HB2508 |
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SB3014 SD2 HD1
On-site Early Childhood Facilities; Income Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
Establishes an income tax credit for employers who create onsite early childhood facilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for 1.0 FTE on-site early childhood facility coordinator position. Effective 7/1/2051. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
L. THIELEN, BAKER, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
LHE/LAB, FIN |
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SB3015 SD2
DAGS; Procurement; Innovative Project Delivery; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Accounting and General Services for the purposes of funding training, development, and consulting services for innovative project delivery. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:10AM in conference room 309. |
L. THIELEN |
LAB, FIN |
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SB3016
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Feminine Hygiene Products; Secondary School; DOE; Women's Legislative Caucus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
Promotes menstrual equity by providing an exemption from the GET, beginning October 1, 2020, for the sale of feminine hygiene products in the State. Appropriates funds to the DOE to make feminine hygiene products available to students for free on public secondary school campuses. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH/EDU, WAM. |
L. THIELEN (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH/EDU, WAM |
HB2430 |
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SB3017
‘Iolani Palace; Repair; Restoration; Maintenance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Appropriates funds for the repair, restoration, and maintenance of ‘Iolani Palace and surrounding grounds. |
(S)
2/11/2020- The committee on LCA deferred the measure. |
K. KAHELE, HARIMOTO, KANUHA, J.KEOHOKALOLE, TANIGUCHI, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
LCA, WAM |
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SB3018
Kalo; Farming; Native Hawaiians; Water; Permit; Exempt
RELATING TO TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN PRACTICES.
Exempts the traditional and customary practice of kalo farming on kuleana lands by native Hawaiians from the requisite permit for withdrawal, diversion, impoundment, or consumptive use of water. Exempts the traditional and customary practice of kalo farming on kuleana lands by native Hawaiians from the requisite permit for construction or alteration of a stream diversion works. |
(S)
2/5/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
K. KAHELE, Fevella, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
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SB3019 SD1
Agriculture; Native Hawaiians; Traditional Farming
RELATING TO TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN PRACTICES.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop administrative rules to allow for traditional Hawaiian farming systems and tiny homes in association with the farming systems on lands designated as conservation districts. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
K. KAHELE, Fevella, Gabbard, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Shimabukuro |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
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SB3020
Traditional and Customary Practices; Native Hawaiians; Conservation Area
RELATING TO TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN PRACTICES.
Protects native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices. |
(S)
2/6/2020- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
K. KAHELE, Fevella, Gabbard, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
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SB3021
Reimbursement of Expenses to State Employees; Timely Payment
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Amends section 78-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes to require timely reimbursement for travel expenses laid out by public officers and employees. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
K. KAHELE, Fevella, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
LCA, WAM |
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SB3022
Carbon Emissions Reduction; Clean Vehicle Special Fund; Gasoline-powered Vehicle Tax; Rebate
RELATING TO CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION.
Establishes a clean vehicle special fund to incentivize the purchase of vehicles that produce less carbon emissions by providing a rebate. Creates a graduated gasoline-powered vehicle tax to be paid by purchasers of a passenger car or pickup truck that is powered solely by gasoline and obtains only a certain number of miles per gallon. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
HB2493 |
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SB3023
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology; Internship Coordinator; STEM Degrees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO KANEOHE BAY.
Appropriates funds to create a full-time internship coordinator and cultural resource specialist positions with the Hawaii institute of marine biology at the Heeia estuarine research reserve. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, RIVIERE |
HRE, WAM |
HB2416 |
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SB3024 SD1
HSEO; Chief Energy Officer; Appliance Energy Standards; Air Purifiers; Portable Electric Spas
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Authorizes the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt rules to enforce minimum efficiency standards for certain products. Regulates the appliance efficiency standards for air purifiers and portable electric spas. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. RHOADS, Taniguchi, Wakai |
EET, WAM |
HB2227 |
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SB3025
Department of Transportation; Counties; Towing; Registration; Inspection; Parking
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Authorizes the immediate towing of parked vehicles that are not properly registered, do not display valid safety inspection stickers, or are otherwise illegally parked. |
(S)
2/10/2020- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, Baker |
TRS, JDC |
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SB3026
Net Energy Metering; Electric Utilities; Net Electricity Producers; Compensation
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires electric utilities to compensate electricity producers for excess electricity credits. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET, CPH. |
FEVELLA, Gabbard, Kim, Moriwaki |
EET, CPH |
HB1951 |
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SB3027
DOT; Pearl Harbor Tunnel; Feasibility Study; Private-Public Partnership; Bond; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN UNDERWATER TUNNEL AND SUPPORTING ROADWAYS TO PROVIDE A MORE DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN EWA AND DOWNTOWN HONOLULU.
Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of a private-public partnership to design, build, and operate an underwater tunnel for vehicle traffic to provide a more direct connection between Ewa and downtown Honolulu along with the expansion of roadways as necessary to maximize use of the tunnel. Authorizes general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS, WAM. |
FEVELLA, K. RHOADS, Gabbard, Kim, Moriwaki |
TRS, WAM |
HB1950 |
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SB3028 SD1
HSEO; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Renewable Energy Vehicle Infrastructure; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to provide recommendations for a comprehensive approach to the development of infrastructure for vehicles that are powered by renewable energy. Appropriates moneys. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
EET/TRS, WAM |
HB1863 |
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SB3029
Illegal Fireworks; Fines
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases the maximum fine that may be assessed per fireworks-related violation from $2,000 to $5,000, provided that the fireworks violation does not otherwise have a specific penalty enumerated in chapter 132D, HRS. |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
HARIMOTO, KIDANI, WAKAI, Baker, Fevella, Inouye, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
PSM, JDC |
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SB3030
Retirement Age of Justices and Judges; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy years to eighty years. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
HARIMOTO, BAKER, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Fevella, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3031 SD1
Information Technology; State Agencies; Financial Database; Development; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Budget and Finance, in consultation with the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, to develop and implement a uniform financial database, with parameters, benefits, and features that are compatible to the software system currently being implemented by the Office of Enterprise Technology Services at other agencies for use by all state agencies. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the development and implementation of a uniform financial database. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HARIMOTO, J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. RHOADS, Baker, Fevella, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TEC/GVO, WAM |
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SB3032
University of Hawaii Community College Promise Program; Loan Forgiveness Program
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM.
Converts the University of Hawaii Community College Promise Program from a scholarship to a loan program. Makes these loans forgivable if the recipient works in Hawaii for five years after graduation from college. Authorizes the Board of Regents to establish rules regarding the program. |
(S)
2/4/2020- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
HARIMOTO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, Kanuha, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB3033
General Excise Tax; Food; Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for certain food or food ingredients. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to WAM. |
HARIMOTO, BAKER, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB3034
Nanakuli-Waianae Complex Area; Schools; Air Conditioning; Capital Improvement Project; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOOLS IN THE NANAKULI-WAIANAE COMPLEX AREA.
Appropriates funds for schools in the Nanakuli-Waianae complex area for capital improvement projects to install, repair, and maintain air conditioning in those schools. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
EDU, WAM |
HB2496 |
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SB3035 SD2 HD1
Ocean Sciences Research Tax Credit; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes the ocean sciences research tax credit. Effective 7/1/2051. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. (HD1) |
(H)
5/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, McKelvey, San Buenaventura voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Baker, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
WLH, FIN |
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SB3036 SD2 HD1
Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit; Power Purchase Agreements
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES TAX CREDITS.
Repeals the renewable energy technologies income tax credit for solar energy systems installed and placed in service for commercial properties that require a power purchase agreement (PPA) approved by the PUC, except for certain solar energy systems. Increases the renewable energy technologies income tax credit cap amount for multi-family residential properties. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
KIDANI, WAKAI, Baker, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2039 |
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SB3037 SD1 HD1
Charter Schools; Performance Framework; Authorizer; Annual Report; Annual Audit
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Amends the performance framework requirements for charter schools. Amends authorizers' reporting and audit requirements. Amends authorizers' responsibilities in reviewing charter applications. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
KIDANI, Baker, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
LHE, LAB, FIN |
HB2695 |
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SB3038 SD2
Taro Production; Income Tax; Exclusion
RELATING TO TARO.
Excludes up to $100,000 of income derived from taro production from the state income tax. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 8:35AM in conference room 312. |
GABBARD, KANUHA, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, Harimoto, Riviere |
AGR, FIN |
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SB3039
Industrial Hemp; Special Fund; PSD; DOH
RELATING TO HEMP PRODUCTION.
Authorizes transfers of moneys in the industrial hemp special fund to the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Health to help defray costs associated with enforcement and certification requirements of the industrial hemp pilot program. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to AEN/PSM/CPH, WAM. |
GABBARD, HARIMOTO, Kanuha, Kim, Riviere |
AEN/PSM/CPH, WAM |
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SB3040 SD1 HD1
DOA; Task Force; Glyphosate
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Establishes a glyphosate task force to assess the impact of glyphosate on Hawaii's natural environment, human health, and agriculture. Effective 7/31/2150. Repeals 6/30/2022. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
GABBARD, K. RHOADS, Harimoto, Kim, Taniguchi |
AGR, JUD, FIN |
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SB3041 SD1
Hawaii Department of Agriculture; Agriculture; Local Food Production; Strategic Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Extends the deadline for submitting the strategic plan required by Act 151, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019. Extends the lapse date for funds appropriated by the Act to 6/30/2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 8:35AM in conference room 312. |
GABBARD, HARIMOTO, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Riviere |
AGR, FIN |
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SB3042 SD1
HDOA; Invasive Species; Two-Lined Spittlebug; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for its efforts to mitigate and control two-lined spittlebug infestations in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
GABBARD, HARIMOTO, KANUHA, K. RHOADS, TANIGUCHI, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Riviere |
AGR, FIN |
HB2532 |
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SB3043
Condominiums; Declarations; Amendments; Board of Directors; Member Qualifications; Defamation; Limitation of Actions; Solar Energy Devices
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies that all condominiums may amend their declarations by the vote or written consent of owners representing at least sixty-seven per cent of the common interest, unless amended by the unit owners to require a higher percentage. Clarifies the definition of "tenant" as it relates to those qualified to serve as a member of the board in the event a unit is owned by a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company. Limits defamation actions against an association, board of directors, association director, officer, attorney, or other association representative. Clarifies provisions concerning the installation of solar energy devices on common elements or limited common elements. |
(S)
2/3/2020- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, JDC |
HB2161 |
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SB3044 SD1
Health Care Security Professionals; Assault; Felonies
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST HEALTH CARE SECURITY PROFESSIONALS.
Classifies the offense of assault in the second degree of a health care security professional as a class C felony. Effective January 2, 2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
BAKER, KIDANI |
HLT, JUD |
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SB3045
Prescription Drugs; Rate Reviews; Rate Setting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG RATE SETTING.
Establishes a prescription affordability commission within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to review prescription drug costs and establish levels of reimbursement. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/11/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
BAKER, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, Fevella, Gabbard, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
CPH, WAM |
HB2561 |
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SB3046 SD1
Corporations; Business Entities; High Managerial Agent; Felony; Misdemeanor; Dissolution; Cancellation; Revocation
RELATING TO PENAL LIABILITY FOR BUSINESS ENTITIES.
Requires a court to order the charter of a corporation forfeited and the certificate authorizing a foreign corporation to do business in the State revoked upon a felony or misdemeanor conviction of the corporation or its high managerial agent that is related to its business affairs. Repeals the requirement for findings for a court to order forfeiture of a charter or revocation of a certificate. Requires similar penalties for various partnership entities and limited liability companies and their foreign counterparts convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. Permits the winding up of the business. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EDB, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
BAKER, Fevella, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro |
EDB, CPC, JUD |
HB2157 |
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SB3047
Medical Aid in Dying; Advance Directive; Attending Provider; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; Insurance Coverage
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Allows an advance directive to be a valid written request for a prescription to be self-administered for the purpose of ending an adult's life. Includes advanced practice registered nurses under the definition of "attending provider". Allows an attending provider to waive the counseling referral requirement. Allows an attending provider to perform duties through telehealth, under certain conditions. Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued after December 31, 2020, to provide coverage for services related to ending a patient's life. |
(S)
2/4/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
BAKER, K. RHOADS, Kidani, Moriwaki |
CPH, JDC |
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SB3048
Energy Projects; State Land Use Districts; Permitted Uses
RELATING TO ENERGY PROJECTS NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
Prohibits utility-scale energy projects from being constructed or located within half a mile from the boundary of any residential area. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET, CPH. |
RIVIERE, Fevella, Kim, Shimabukuro |
EET, CPH |
HB2406 |
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SB3049
Species Conservation; Habitat Conservation Plans; Incidental Take Licenses; Requirement; Funding; Rehabilitation
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
Requires habitat conservation plans to identify available funding from the applicants in an amount sufficient to transport, treat, rehabilitate, and reintroduce into its original habitat any endangered, threatened, proposed, or candidate species injured as a result of an authorized incidental take. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
RIVIERE, Baker, Fevella, Kim, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB3050 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Habitat Conservation Plans; Incidental Take Licenses; Staff Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
Establishes a habitat conservation program manager position. Requires the habitat conservation program manager to draft rules that implement and clarify the intent of chapter 195D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, work with applicants for incidental take licenses, as part of a habitat conservation plan, to develop their projects to minimize and mitigate incidental take of threatened and endangered species to the maximum extent practicable, effectively track and monitor funds and expenditures related to habitat conservation plans, conduct follow-up monitoring for development projects, and implement and manage mitigation and other projects that benefit the recovery of threatened and endangered species. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RIVIERE, Baker, Fevella, Harimoto, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB3051
Wind Energy; Governor; DLNR; Terminate; Na Pua Makani; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
Authorizes the governor, or the governor's designee, to terminate the Na Pua Makani wind energy project. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET/WTL/CPH, JDC/WAM. |
RIVIERE |
EET/WTL/CPH, JDC/WAM |
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SB3052 SD1
Commercial Shark Tour Operations; Regulations; Code of Conduct; Cage Requirements
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL SHARK TOURS.
Prohibits commercial shark tour operations from operating without a permit. Requires the department of land and natural resources to adopt rules to regulate commercial shark tours, including adherence to a code of conduct. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RIVIERE, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB3053
Firearms; Gun Safety; Fifty Caliber Guns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Amends HRS 134-8 to include fifty caliber guns in the list of prohibited weapons. |
(S)
2/7/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
K. RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
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SB3054 SD2
Firearms; Gun Safety; Registration
RELATING TO FIREARM REGISTRATION.
Requires the registration of firearms that are moved out of the State. Imposes a fine of $250 per firearm for violations. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS |
PVM/JUD |
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SB3055 SD2
Combustion Engine-powered Mopeds; Sale; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning January 1, 2022. Effective 6/18/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN/EEP, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. RHOADS, Moriwaki, Wakai |
TRN/EEP, JUD, FIN |
HB2741 |
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SB3056
State Holiday; Juneteenth
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Establishes June 19 of each year as a state holiday to be known as Juneteenth Day. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
LCA, WAM |
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SB3057
Public Access Room; Tour Guide; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.
Establishes the position of a tour guide within the public access room to conduct tours of the state capitol. Appropriates funds to establish the position of a tour guide. |
(S)
2/11/2020- The committee on LCA deferred the measure. |
S. CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
LCA, WAM |
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SB3058 SD2 HD1
University of Hawaii; Technology Transfer
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Provide a three-year extension of the sunset provision in Act 38, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KIM |
LHE/LAB, JUD |
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SB3059 SD1 HD1
University of Hawaii; Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Repeals the sunset provision in Act 39, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017. Effective 7/2/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KIM |
LHE, JUD, FIN |
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SB3060
Autonomous Vehicles Testing Program
RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.
Requires the director of transportation to establish the autonomous vehicles testing program. Requires the program to authorize the testing of a vehicle in the State by an automated driving system. Exempts a vehicle with an engaged automated driving system from licensure. Provides protocol in case of an accident involving an autonomous vehicle. Requires a vehicle equipped with an automated driving system to be properly titled, registered, and insured. Preempts the counties from regulating the testing of autonomous vehicles that is in addition to regulation provided in state statute. |
(S)
1/30/2020- Re-Referred to TRS/TEC/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KIM, KIDANI, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
TRS/TEC/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB3061 SD2
HCDA; Membership; Nominating Authority; Stadium Authority; Stadium Development District; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Amends the nominating authority of the representatives of the Heeia community development district, Kalaeloa community development district, and Kakaako community development district on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Provides that the Hawaii Community Development Authority shall not have jurisdiction over the development of lands under the Stadium Authority's jurisdiction. Repeals provisions relating to the stadium development district. Amends Act 268, SLH 2019, by making the Stadium Authority responsible for expending the appropriations made by that Act and authorizing the Stadium Authority, rather than the Hawaii Community Development Authority, to issue the revenue bonds authorized by that Act. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
MORIWAKI, S. Chang, Gabbard, J.Keohokalole, Kim, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WLH, FIN |
HB1820 |
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SB3062 SD2
Real Estate Conveyance Tax; Disposition; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Cap
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Removes the dollar amount cap to be paid into the rental housing revolving fund from state conveyance tax revenues. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 10:40AM in conference room 423. |
MORIWAKI, S. CHANG, GABBARD, K. RHOADS, Kanuha, Kim, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
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SB3063 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Access to Housing (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION 5, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to article IX, section 5, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, to require the State to place housing for its residents among its highest priorities and to implement this provision by statute. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
MORIWAKI, S. CHANG, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KIDANI, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Kanuha, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HSG, JUD, FIN |
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SB3064
Kratom; Mitragynine; Detrimental Drug
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Categorizes kratom as a detrimental drug by classifying mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as a schedule V substance. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/CPH, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, BAKER, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
PSM/CPH, JDC |
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SB3065
Liquor Licenses; Issuance; Renewal; Class 11 Licenses; Cabarets; Hotels; Resort Areas
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Restricts the issuance and renewal of class 11 cabaret liquor licenses to establishments within hotels located in a zoned resort area. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET/PSM, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, Baker, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Gabbard, Harimoto, Ihara, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
EET/PSM, JDC |
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SB3066
DHHL; DLNR; UH; Public Notice; Land Use; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
Establishes enhanced public notice requirements for change in land use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or the University of Hawaii and boundary changes by the Land Use Commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the county in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL/HWN/HRE, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
WTL/HWN/HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB3067 SD2
Hawaiian Home Lands; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Transit; Portraits
RELATING TO PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE.
Requires certain public buildings on Hawaiian home lands to display portraits of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
FEVELLA |
WLH, JUD, FIN |
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SB3068
UH; Mental Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to increase access to mental health services across the University of Hawaii system. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HRE/CPH, WAM. |
IHARA, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere |
HRE/CPH, WAM |
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SB3069
Campaign Spending; Partial Public Financing; Qualifying Contribution
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
Entitles candidates who meet the minimum qualifying contribution amount for partial public financing of election campaigns to receive payments of $3 for each $1 of qualifying contributions of $5 or less in excess of minimum qualifying contribution amounts. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS |
JDC |
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SB3070
Hawaii Election Campaign Fund; Campaign Finance; Income Tax Check-off; Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Increases the maximum amount of public funds available to certain state candidates in each election. Increases the amount of voluntary state income tax check-off contributions that may be designated for the Hawaii election campaign fund beginning on 1/1/2021. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
IHARA, S. CHANG, K. RHOADS, Riviere |
JUD, FIN |
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SB3071
CIP; Ninth Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the ninth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
S. CHANG |
WAM |
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SB3072 SD1 HD1
Emergency Management; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Inventory of Designated Emergency Shelters; Ability to Withstand Hurricane; Report ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Hawaii emergency management agency to inventory all designated emergency shelters and their ability to withstand a category one hurricane or higher. Requires Hawaii emergency management agency to provide a list of shelters and their respective hurricane ratings to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, Kanuha, Kim, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
PVM, FIN |
HB2408 |
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SB3073 SD1
World War II; 75th Anniversary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATION.
Appropriates funds for programs, ceremonies, and activities commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Effective 7/1/51. (SD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Baker, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
PVM, FIN |
HB1947 |
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SB3074 SD2
Hawaii Election Campaign Fund; Campaign Finance; Income Tax Check-off; Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Increases the maximum amount of public funds available in each election to certain state candidates by 10% annually. Increases the amount of voluntary state income tax check-off contributions that may be designated for the Hawaii election campaign fund beginning on 1/1/2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
IHARA |
JUD, FIN |
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SB3075 SD1
Board of Psychology; Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority; Prescribing Psychologists; Pilot Program
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Requires the board of psychology to establish a pilot program to grant prescriptive authority to qualified psychologist applicants in counties with a population of less than 100,000 persons. Repeals on 8/31/2025. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HLT, IAC, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KANUHA, Baker |
HLT, IAC, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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SB3076 SD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; State Building Code Council; New Program Director Position; New Staff Member Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) program director position and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) staff member position, and to provide for employee training, materials and supplies, other costs associated with the state building code council, and any costs necessary to establish a full-time office. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:30AM in conference room 309. |
KANUHA, S. CHANG, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
LAB, FIN |
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SB3077
Liquor License; Class 1 Manufacturer License; Hearing; Mandatory Refusal; Agricultural Farming
RELATING TO LIQUOR LAWS.
Exempts applications for a class 1 manufacturer license on land designated as agricultural by state or county zoning laws if the majority of the agricultural products used in the manufacturing of the liquor are grown and produced in the State by the applicant from mandatory refusal provisions. |
(S)
2/12/2020- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, JDC |
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SB3078
Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Hydrofluorocarbons; State Energy Office; Environmental Management Division; DOH; Phase Out; Procurement; Study
RELATING TO HYDROFLUOROCARBONS.
Preserves preexisting federal regulations on the use of hydrofluorocarbons in state law. Phases out hydrofluorocarbons in favor of alternatives with lower global warming potential. Establishes a preference for products that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons in the state procurement code. Directs the State Energy Office and the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to study how to increase the use of refrigerants with low global warming potential, reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons, and recommend how to fund, structure, and prioritize a state program that incentivizes or provides grants to support the elimination of legacy uses of hydrofluorocarbons. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET/GVO, CPH. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/GVO, CPH |
HB2492 |
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SB3079 SD2
Public Employment; Legislative Branch; Ethics Commission; Auditor; Legislative Reference Bureau; Ombudsman; Legislative Officers and Employees; Collective Bargaining; Salary Increases; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for public employment cost items of and cost adjustments for employees of various legislative agencies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2660 |
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SB3080 SD3 HD1
Judiciary; Supplemental Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates supplemental funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2019, and ending 6/30/2021. (HD1) |
(S)
5/21/2020- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
FIN |
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SB3081
Locally Produced, Organic Food; Tax Credit; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION OF LOCALLY PRODUCED, ORGANIC FOOD.
Establishes an income tax credit for locally produced, organic food. Exempts locally produced, organic food from the general excise tax. |
(S)
2/10/2020- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2156 |
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SB3082
Electricity; Electric Utilities; Portfolio Standards; Greenhouse Gas Neutral; PUC
RELATING TO PHASING OUT FOSSIL FUELS.
Requires electric utility companies to have a greenhouse gas neutral electricity portfolio by 12/31/2029. Requires the public utilities commission to evaluate the progress of achieving greenhouse gas neutrality and impose penalties for failure to meet the portfolio standard. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET, CPH. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, CPH |
HB2153 |
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SB3083
Temporary Staff of the Legislature; Overtime Compensation
RELATING TO TEMPORARY STAFF OF THE LEGISLATURE.
Requires the legislature to provide overtime compensation to temporary staff for hours worked in excess of forty hours in a workweek. Outlines the available remedies for a violation. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
HB2582 |
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SB3084 SD2
Solid Waste Goals ($)
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Establishes a solid waste management goal of reducing the State's solid waste stream prior to disposal by 70% by 2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
HB2155 |
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SB3085 SD1
Socially Responsible Investing; Endowment Funds; Trust Funds; Investment Funds
RELATING TO SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING.
Incorporates socially responsible investing in the investment decision-making of endowment, trust, or investment funds established by statute or maintained by state agencies or offices that are authorized by law to invest public funds. Requires an annual reporting. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB2405 |
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SB3086 SD2
Interscholastic Athletic Associations; Counties; Designation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS.
Designates the official interscholastic athletic associations for each county in the State. Excludes these interscholastic athletic associations from the standards and conditions related to the receipt of funds contained in Chapter 42F, HRS. Appropriates funds to support the continued operations of the official interscholastic athletic association for each county in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LHE, FIN |
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SB3087
Procurement; Drilling; Soil Testing; Contracts Less Than $50,000; Competitive Sealed Bid
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.
Requires a construction procurement of less than $50,000 to contract for drilling work and soil testing to be conducted by competitive sealed bidding. Requires the bid request to be advertised to the public on the Department of Accounting and General Services' website. Requires a bid for drilling and soil testing to be separate from a bid for engineering work on the same project. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
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SB3088 SD2
Budget; DBEDT; International Affairs; Operating Expenses; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support sister state relations. Effective 7/1/2051. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 10:30AM in conference room 309. |
TANIGUCHI, Wakai |
EDB, FIN |
HB2551 |
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SB3089
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Tourism; Resource Management Task Force; Trail Fee Pilot Program; Commercial Tour Guide Certification Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Convenes a resource management task force to develop plans and a schedule to implement a trail fee pilot program and a commercial tour guide certification program. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB3090 SD2
Agricultural Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes an agricultural production tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 8:35AM in conference room 312. |
DELA CRUZ |
AGR, FIN |
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SB3091 SD1 HD1
Emergency Medical Responders; Hawaii Medical Board; Certification
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Enables the Hawaii medical board to certify emergency medical responders other than emergency ambulance service personnel. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
DELA CRUZ |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB3092
Sexual Harassment; Legal Settlements; Employers; Reporting Requirements
RELATING TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
Requires employers that employee 50 or more employees to file regular electronic reports with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC) on legal settlements regarding sexual harassment. Requires HCRC to publish and make accessible to the public on the commission's website quantitative information about such legal settlements. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
K. RHOADS |
LCA, JDC |
HB2123 |
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SB3093
Capital Improvement Projects; Twenty-first Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-first senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
WAM |
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SB3094
DNLR; Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the operations of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and for 2 full-time equivalent positions on the Commission. |
(S)
2/7/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, KANUHA, J.KEOHOKALOLE, RUDERMAN, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Riviere, L. Thielen |
WTL, WAM |
HB1880 |
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SB3095
Consumer Protection; Pharmacy Benefit Managers
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Ensures the community health system remains financially viable in the face of healthcare value transformation; ensures access to quality and affordable prescription drugs by vulnerable populations served by community health centers, special needs clinics and other nonprofit healthcare entities covered by the federal 340B pharmacy program. |
(S)
2/19/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, S. CHANG, RUDERMAN, English, Fevella, Gabbard, Kanuha, Nishihara, L. Thielen |
CPH |
HB2712 |
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SB3096 SD1
State Holiday; La Ku‘oko‘a; Hawaiian Recognition Day
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Reestablishes La Ku‘oko‘a, Hawaiian Recognition Day, as an official state holiday. Effective 7/1/2051. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH, LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
ENGLISH, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, Fevella, Inouye, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
WLH, LAB, JUD, FIN |
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SB3097
CIP; Seventh Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB3098 SD1
HDOA; Department of Health; Pesticides; Pesticide Disposal Collection Program; Pesticide Disposal Collection Program Steering Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Establishes the Pesticide Disposal Collection Program within the Department of Agriculture to provide a one-time, affordable, and environmentally accessible means for the disposal of non-restricted and restricted use pesticides from a bona fide agricultural entity. Convenes a Pesticide Disposal Collection Program Steering Committee to guide and monitor the program. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, Inouye, Nishihara |
AEN, WAM |
HB2565 |
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SB3099 SD2 HD1
State; Counties; Climate Change; Sea Level Rise Mitigation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Implements the recommendations of the Hawaii Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Report issued by the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health to conduct a sea level rise mitigation review and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kim, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
EEP/WLH, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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SB3100 SD2
Sustainable Development Goals; Hawaii State Planning Act
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and indicators. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
ENGLISH, BAKER, S. CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HARIMOTO, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Dela Cruz, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
LMG, FIN |
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SB3101
DHS; DOE; Learning to Grow; Executive Office on Early Learning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING.
Transfers the Executive Office on Early Learning from the Department of Education to the Department of Human Services. Renames the Office as the Learning to Grow Agency. Focuses the jurisdiction of the agency to children who are 3 to 4 years old or will be eligible for kindergarten within 2 years. Establishes the goal of providing all children who are 3 to 4 years old or will be eligible for kindergarten within 2 years with access to learning through an early learning program by the year 2030. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/28/2020- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, GABBARD, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, L. THIELEN, WAKAI |
EDU, WAM |
HB2543 |
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SB3102
Income Tax; Earned Income Tax Credit; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit; Minimum Wage
RELATING TO HELPING WORKING FAMILIES.
Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Increases and amends the refundable food/excise tax credit by basing the amount of the credit on a taxpayer's Hawaii earned income, rather than federal adjusted gross income. Increases minimum wage rate to $11.00 per hour beginning on 1/1/2021, $12.00 per hour beginning on 1/1/2022, $12.50 per hour beginning on 1/1/2023, and $13.00 per hour beginning on 1/1/2024. |
(S)
1/29/2020- Re-Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, GABBARD, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, L. THIELEN, WAKAI |
LCA, WAM |
HB2541 |
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SB3103 SD2
School Facilities Agency; BOE; Department of Education; Construction; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A SCHOOL FACILITIES AGENCY.
Establishes the School Facilities Agency to be responsible for all public school development, planning, and construction, related to capital improvement projects assigned by the Legislature, Governor, or Board of Education. Places management of school impact fees with the agency. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE/FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, GABBARD, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, L. THIELEN, WAKAI |
LHE/FIN |
HB2544 |
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SB3104 SD2
Affordable Housing; HHFDC; Lease of State Lands; Boundary Amendments; SHPD; Historic Preservation; Counties; Condominiums; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a residential leasehold program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Exempts from the definition of public lands, lands set aside by the Governor or leased by any state department or agency to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, for the primary purposes of developing affordable housing. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature that identifies all state lands that may be developed for multi-unit dwellings. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature that addresses various housing concerns, including the steps necessary to end the State's housing shortage. Authorizes the issuance of $275,000,000 in general obligation bonds, with the proceeds used for the establishment of infrastructure to support the development of housing. Appropriates $500,000 for 3 full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) project manager positions. Authorizes a person to petition the appropriate county land use decision-making authority, rather than the Land Use Commission, for a change in the boundary of a district involving land areas between 15 acres and 25 acres where the majority of the development will be for affordable housing. Authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to delegate the responsibility of historic preservation project reviews to the impacted county. Establishes the Office of the Housing Advocate. Removes the existing statutory cap on the amount of conveyance tax revenues that are deposited into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to HSG/FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KOUCHI, BAKER, ENGLISH, FEVELLA, GABBARD, IHARA, INOUYE, K. KAHELE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, SHIMABUKURO, TANIGUCHI, L. THIELEN, WAKAI |
HSG/FIN |
HB2542 |
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SB3105
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Award Deadline
RELATING TO HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to award funds no later than 60 days after the deadline to file a consolidated application or no later than 60 days after the filing of a duly submitted consolidated application if no deadline has been established by the corporation. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2629 |
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SB3106 SD1
Industrial Hemp; State Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
Requires DOA to establish a permanent hemp program pursuant to federal law, and a corresponding special fund. Requires DOH to adopt rules for the licensing, inspection, and regulation of industrial hemp processing facilities. Reduces or repeals certain regulatory provisions of existing hemp pilot program. Establishes authorized cultivation of hemp as affirmative defense. Excludes hemp from the definition of marijuana. Requires chairperson of board of agriculture to prepare a state plan for approval of the federal Secretary of Agriculture and report on the approval process to legislature and governor. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2020- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/CPH, WAM/JDC |
HB2689 |
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SB3107
Tourism; Aircraft; Noise; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AIR TOURISM.
Establishes a Kauai Air Tourism Working Group to develop a pilot program and consider other actions to address excessive noise from air tourism aircraft on the island of Kauai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/26/2020- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/WAM |
HB2690 |
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SB3108 SD1
Transit-Oriented Development; CIP; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for planning a mixed-use residential development, including 1 or more parking structures, on the land currently occupied by the Waipahu Civic Center. Effective 12/31/50. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NISHIHARA, Gabbard |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
HB2589 |
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SB3109
CIP; 19th Senatorial District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 19th Senatorial District. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, S. Chang, English, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAM |
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SB3110 SD1
Residential Property; Nonresident Aliens; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law. Effective 12/31/50. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to WLH/HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
FEVELLA, S. Chang, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
WLH/HSG, JUD, FIN |
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SB3111 SD2
Electric Vehicles; Surcharge on Annual Vehicle Registration Fee
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Defines "alternative fuel vehicle" for the purpose of annual vehicle registration surcharge fees. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 11:30AM in conference room 423. |
INOUYE, KIDANI, S. Chang |
TRN/EEP, FIN |
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SB3112
Transient Accommodations Tax Revenue; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Special Land and Development Fund
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Allocates funds from TAT revenue to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, rather than the Special Land and Development Fund, to improve certain state resources and services. Requires DLNR to submit an annual list to HTA of proposed projects for the HTA Strategic Plan. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, Moriwaki |
EET/WTL, WAM |
HB1944 |
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SB3113 SD1
HHFDC; Honokaa, Hawaii County; Affordable Rental Housing; HPHA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to take title to the 15.418-acre parcel of land identified as TMK No. (3) 4-5-010: 122 and be responsible for properly documenting any change in title. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to conduct a feasibility study to determine whether the parcel is suitable for residential development. Appropriates funds for the feasibility study. Effective 12/31/50. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, KIDANI, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Taniguchi |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
HB2470 |
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SB3114 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Park Leases; Non-agricultural Park Land Leases; Qualifications; Terms; Preferences; Improvements
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES.
Gives preference rights for an agricultural park lot and a non-agricultural park land lease to lessees who have made a significant improvement to the land that furthers commercial agricultural operations. Adds the same preferences for a non-agricultural park land lease as those for an agricultural park lot lease. Requires the department of agriculture to define "agricultural improvement" in administrative rules. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2020- Re-referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 40 |
INOUYE, RUDERMAN, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
HB2576 |
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SB3115
DLNR; Public Lands; Redevelopment; Waiakea Peninsula; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Authorizes the designation of areas or regions of public lands classified as commercial, industrial, resort and hotel, and the establishment and implementation of guidelines for the redevelopment of the areas or regions that will: (1) modernize the policies for the management of public lands in the designated area; (2) establish a plan for the designated area, including district-wide improvements, that is coordinated with state and county land use and planning policies; and (3) implement asset and property management concepts that can optimize income from the properties and evolve in response to changing principles of property administration. Designates the public lands on the Waiakea peninsula on the island of Hawaii as the Waiakea Peninsula Redevelopment District. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue a rent reduction or waiver for certain lessee's expenses for demolition or provision of basic infrastructure. Authorizes a local redevelopment agency to contract with a developer for construction of non-residential projects on public land within a redevelopment area. Exempts the costs of construction of work or improvements of a redevelopment project from general excise and use taxes. Takes effect upon the County of Hawaii repealing the Banyan Drive Hawaii redevelopment agency. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. |
INOUYE, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki |
WTL/EET, WAM |
HB2578 |
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SB3116
Capital Improvement Projects; CIP; GO Bonds; Puna Regional Library; Puna Agricultural Park; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds for capital improvement projects for the Puna reginal library and the Puna agricultural park. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
RUDERMAN, K. KAHELE, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, K. Rhoads, Riviere |
WAM |
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SB3117 SD1 HD1
Department of Human Services; Emergency Department Homelessness Assessment Pilot Program; Medical Respite Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Extends the emergency department homelessness assessment pilot program and medical respite pilot program to December 31, 2021. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
RUDERMAN, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, Ihara, Kim |
HSH, FIN |
HB2525 |
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SB3118
DHS; Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the operating budget of the department of human services for fiscal year 2020-2021. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
RUDERMAN, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, Ihara |
HMS, WAM |
HB2526 |
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SB3119 SD1
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JUD, FIN |
HB2650 |
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SB3120
Counties; Mass Transit; Buses; Rail; Fares; Advertisements; DOT
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Requires a county to first seek revenue from alternative sources, including advertising, before imposing any new mass transit fare or fare increase. Requires prior approval of a new fare or fare increase from the Department of Transportation. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC. |
FEVELLA, Kim, Moriwaki |
PSM/TRS, JDC |
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SB3121 SD1
Composting; Solid Waste; Department of Health; Rules; Agricultural Districts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATEWIDE COMPOSTING.
Requires DOH to periodically update its solid waste rules. Requires DOH to establish a multi-tiered registration and permitting system for composting facilities. Allows solid waste composting in agricultural districts. Establishes and appropriates funds for a program specialist position. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Re-Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, L. THIELEN, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB2407 |
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SB3122 SD2 HD1
State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Working Group; Intellectual Disabilities; Developmental Disabilities; Home- and Community-based Services; Medicaid ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the state council on developmental disabilities to convene a working group to study the design and implementation of a program for providing home- and community-based services to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are found, through assessment, to be at risk of institutionalization. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:00PM in conference room 329. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, English, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HSH, CPC, FIN |
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SB3123 SD1
Silver Alert Program; Senior Citizens
RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.
Creates and implements a silver alert program to alert the public of any missing senior citizen with dementia, to be integrated with the MAILE/AMBER alert program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, English, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
HMS, JDC |
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SB3124 SD1
Income Tax Rates
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Changes the income tax rates for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 36 |
RIVIERE, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
FIN |
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SB3125
Plastic Marine Debris; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Appropriates funds for research and development of specialized equipment for effectively and efficiently removing plastic marine debris from beaches and shorelines. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to AEN/WTL/HRE, WAM. |
RIVIERE, KANUHA, J.KEOHOKALOLE, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen |
AEN/WTL/HRE, WAM |
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SB3126 SD1 HD1
DPS; Prisons; Recidivism; Working Group; Pilot Program ($)
RELATING TO PRISONS.
Establishes a working group within the department of public safety to study the feasibility of a pilot program to reduce recidivism, focusing on providing inmates with vocational training, in addition to business, entrepreneurial, and financial literacy education. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
RIVIERE, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, J.Keohokalole, Shimabukuro |
PVM, FIN |
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SB3127
Hawaii Health Authority; Comprehensive Health Plan; Unfunded Liabilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY.
Directs HHA to submit to the legislature a comprehensive health plan that includes an all-payer model and a funding source for the unfunded liabilities of the employer-union health benefits trust fund. Amends the requirements for appointment to HHA. Appropriates funds to HHA for the hiring of an executive director and other staff and expenses necessary for the authority. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, WAM |
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SB3128
All-payer Healthcare Pilot Program; Establishment; Hawaii Health Authority; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to establish a five-year all-payer health care pilot program in a county with a population greater than 500,000. Requires certain payers to deposit contributions into the all-payer health care pilot program revolving fund, to be distributed to provider hospitals participating in the pilot program. Specifies budgetary requirements and calculation of fees for the pilot program. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPH, WAM |
HB2108 |
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SB3129 SD1
Construction Waste; Recycling; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
Requires the Department of Health to convene a construction waste reuse and recycling working group to determine how to implement a requirement for the reuse, recycling, or donation of construction waste. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Re-Referred to AEN, CPH/WAM. |
GABBARD, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
AEN, CPH/WAM |
HB2698 |
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SB3130
Cemetery; Religious Institutions; Fees; Niches
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Allows any cemetery authority to be exempted from licensing, bonding, and fee requirements when selling or offering use of its property or portion thereof for the inurnment of cremated remains of its members, adherents, and their families. |
(S)
2/20/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
HARIMOTO, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, Fevella, Inouye, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
CPH |
HB2202 |
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SB3131 SD1
State Capitol Guided Tours; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL TOURS.
Requires the governor to implement a state capitol tour program for volunteer docents to conduct tours of the capitol building and grounds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/51. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HARIMOTO, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, K. RHOADS, Baker, K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
LCA, WAM |
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SB3132
Department of Transportation; Sea Level Rise; Climate Change; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
Directs the department of transportation to address transportation infrastructure already impacted by sea level rise, identify other vulnerable associated public infrastructure, create a plan for mitigating and adapting to sea level rise, and provide policy direction to the legislation on funding and strategies to address the impact of climate change on the State. Appropriates funds to the department of transportation to assess potential highway realignments caused by sea level rise, determine liability costs, and prepare a comprehensive management plan. |
(S)
2/10/2020- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, S. CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, RIVIERE, RUDERMAN, Baker, Inouye, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
TRS/WTL, WAM |
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SB3133
Air Freight Inspection, Quarantine, and Eradication Service Fee and Charge; Air Freight Inspection, Quarantine, and Eradication Fund; Biosecurity ($)
RELATING TO AIR FREIGHT.
Establishes the air freight inspection, quarantine, and eradication service fee and charge and corresponding fund to finance inspection, quarantine, and eradication activities relating to air freight that arrives at the State's airports. Transfers plant quarantine branch employees stationed at airports from the department of agriculture to the department of transportation. |
(S)
2/10/2020- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE, Gabbard, Inouye, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
AEN/TRS, WAM |
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SB3134
CIP; Twenty-fourth Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fourth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE |
WAM |
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SB3135
Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Albizia Prevention Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENT.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii invasive species council to conduct an albizia prevention pilot project. |
(S)
2/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
J.KEOHOKALOLE |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB3136
Drug Disposal Program; Attorney General; Drug Disposal Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DRUG DISPOSAL.
Establishes the Drug Disposal Program, administered by the Department of the Attorney General, to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs in a safe, secure, and environmentally friendly manner. Establishes the Drug Disposal Special Fund and appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. |
S. CHANG |
CPH/JDC, WAM |
HB2237 |
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SB3137
No Time To Lose Commission; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a no time to lose commission to examine how the State's public schools can be internationally competitive. Appropriates funds for the commission. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
S. CHANG, Kidani |
EDU, WAM |
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SB3138 SD2
Rental Housing Projects; General Excise Tax Exemption; Prevailing Wages; HHFDC
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Removes limit on costs eligible for exemption from general excise tax for development costs of affordable rental housing certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 11:00AM in conference room 423. |
S. CHANG |
LAB/HSG, FIN |
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SB3139 SD1 HD1
State Budget; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Makes deposits into the emergency and budget reserve fund by replacing general fund appropriations with general obligation bond proceeds and transferring savings from the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020. Transfers excess funds from other sources into the emergency and budget reserve fund. Effective 5/27/2020; provided that the general obligation bond authorization is effective 7/1/2020. (SB3139 HD1) |
(S)
5/21/2020- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
FIN |
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SB3140
State Departments; Deputy Directors; Senate Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Requires nominees for the position of deputy director of principal State departments to go through the process of Senate advice and consent. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ENGLISH, KANUHA, Kidani, Taniguchi |
GVO, JDC |
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SB3141 SD2
DLIR; Immigrants; Immigration Proceedings; Legal Counsel; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Office of Community Services to contract with nonprofit service providers for legal counsel to assist and represent low—income immigrants in immigration proceedings and immigrant status issues. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN, S. CHANG, INOUYE, Kim |
JUD, FIN |
HB1976 |
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SB3142 SD1
SPRB; Pueo Development, LLC; Low-Income Housing; Moderate-Income Housing ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST PUEO DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for a master planned development proposed by Pueo Development, LLC. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 10:40AM in conference room 423. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, ENGLISH |
HSG, FIN |
HB2721 |
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SB3143 SD2
State Procurement; Pilot Program; Innovative Project Delivery Officer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires the State Procurement Office and the Public Works Division of the Department of Accounting and General Services to develop a ten-year pilot program to enable innovative methods of procurement. Establishes an exempt innovative project delivery officer position within the Public Works Division. Makes an appropriation. Repeals 7/1/2031. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:10AM in conference room 309. |
KEITH-AGARAN, English, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole |
LAB, FIN |
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SB3144 SD2 HD1
DOH; Office of Solid Waste Management; Recycled Products Manufacturing Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GRANTS FOR LOCAL RECYCLING FACILITIES.
Requires the office of solid waste management to establish a recycled products manufacturing grant program to support recycled products manufacturers or bioconversion or compositing businesses in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, McDermott, Thielen excused (3). |
BAKER, S. CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, English, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki |
EEP, EDB, FIN |
HB2404 |
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SB3145
School Psychologists; Licensure; Board of Psychology
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the board of psychology. Amends the composition of the board to include 2 school psychologists. |
(S)
2/19/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. |
BAKER, ENGLISH, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, Gabbard, K. Kahele, Moriwaki, Riviere |
CPH |
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SB3146
Police Officers; Spouses; Retirement; Medical Coverage; Minimum Age Requirement; Employees' Retirement System
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows retired police officers to include their spouses in their medical coverage plans. Eliminates the minimum retirement age requirement of fifty-five years for police officers who became members after June 30, 2012. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
BAKER |
LCA, WAM |
HB2634 |
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SB3147
UH; Mental Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to increase access to mental health services across the University of Hawaii system. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
BAKER |
HRE, WAM |
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SB3148 SD1
Face Surveillance; Government Use; Private Use; Consent
RELATING TO FACE SURVEILLANCE.
Limits the government use of face surveillance except under certain circumstances. Limits the private use of face surveillance unless the subject of the face surveillance has given consent. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2020- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
K. RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB2745 |
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SB3149
Taxation; Carbon Emissions Tax; License Tax; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Replaces the environmental response, energy, and food security tax with a carbon emissions tax. Repeals state fuel taxes under the fuel tax law. Takes effect 1/1/2021; provided that repeal of the fuel tax credit for commercial fishers takes effect beginning with taxable years after 12/31/2020. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
K. RHOADS, BAKER, S. CHANG, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, Gabbard, Ihara, Moriwaki, L. Thielen |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB2653 |
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SB3150 SD2
Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Increases the tax rate to effectively set a price of an unspecified amount per metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions in 2021. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time so that, in 2030, the tax rate shall be equivalent to a carbon price of an unspecified amount per metric ton of carbon emissions. Establishes a refundable tax credit for lower-income individuals. Effective 7/1/2050. Tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 9:00AM in conference room 325. |
K. RHOADS, S. CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, RUDERMAN, Shimabukuro |
EEP, FIN |
HB2654 |
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SB3151
Restrooms; Toilets; Gender Equity
RELATING TO EQUAL ACCESS TO PUBLIC CONVENIENCES.
Requires that restrooms and toilet facilities of public amusement facilities constructed, renovated, retrofitted, or installed after 1/1/2021 have 2 female-use toilets for each male-use toilet or urinal. |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325. |
K. KAHELE, IHARA, Moriwaki |
JUD, FIN |
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SB3152 SD1
Environmental Impact Statements; Cultural Assessments; Cultural Impact Assessments
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Defines "cultural assessment" and "cultural impact assessment". Requires cultural assessments to be available for public review and comment in connection with draft environmental assessments. Requires a cultural impact assessment if an agency determines a proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
K. KAHELE, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, Fevella, Ihara, Inouye, Kanuha, J.Keohokalole, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
EEP/WLH, JUD, FIN |
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SB3153 SD2
Farm Animals; Cruel Confinement; Sales
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Beginning 12/31/2025, prohibits the confinement of specified farm animals in a cruel manner and prohibits business owners and operators from selling certain products made from those animals. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to AGR, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
K. KAHELE (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, JUD |
HB2569 |
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SB3154
Tour Aircraft; Federal Compliance; Safety
RELATING TO TOUR AIRCRAFTS.
Requires verification that an applicant for a tour aircraft permit fitted their aircraft with Federal Aviation Administration approved flotation equipment. Requires verification that an applicant for a tour aircraft permit equipped their aircraft with and uses during operation an automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast system. Requires tour aircraft operators to comply with the National Transportation Safety Board safety recommendations. Prohibits any tour aircraft operator from operating an aircraft near a residential property. |
(S)
2/3/2020- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
K. KAHELE (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/EET, JDC |
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SB3155
Teacher Salaries; Teacher Salary Special Fund; Road Infrastructure; State Highway Fund; GET; Conveyance Tax
RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF TAX REVENUES.
Establishes the teacher salary special fund. Requires that a portion of general excise tax revenues collected on new construction of commercial real estate projects be deposited into the state highway fund and the teacher salary special fund. Requires that a portion of conveyance tax revenues be deposited into the state highway fund and the teacher salary special fund. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EDU/TRS, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
EDU/TRS, WAM |
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SB3156 SD2
Statewide Transition Success Network; Students; Disabilities; Established; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a statewide transition success network for high school students with disabilities starting fiscal year 20212022, with a pilot project to begin in fiscal year 20202021. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LHE/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
KIM (Introduced by request of another party) |
LHE/HSH, FIN |
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SB3157
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Performance Audit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the University of Hawaii Community College system and report its findings to the 2021 legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/11/2020- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KIM, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro |
GVO/HRE, WAM |
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SB3158 SD1
Motor Vehicles; Counterfeit Airbags; Restraint Systems
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits a person from intentionally or knowingly manufacturing, importing, installing, reinstalling, distributing, selling, or offering for sale any counterfeit supplemental restraint system component, nonfunctional airbag, or airbag that does not meet federal safety requirements. Prohibits a person from intentionally or knowingly selling, offering for sale, installing, or reinstalling in a motor vehicle any device that causes the motor vehicle's diagnostic systems to fail to warn that the motor vehicle is equipped with a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component or nonfunctional airbag or that no airbag is installed, as applicable. (SD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KIM, KIDANI, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, K. Kahele, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, J.Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen |
TRN, CPC/JUD |
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SB3159
Civic Education; DOE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to develop community civic education networks, expand civic education in public schools, and establish one full-time permanent civic education resource position within the department. Requires the Department of Education to submit periodic reports to the Board of Education on the status of the department's efforts to develop community civic education networks. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
IHARA, Fevella |
EDU, WAM |
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SB3160
Age Verification; Age-Restricted Goods
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.
Prohibits businesses from verifying the age of certain purchasers of age-restricted goods. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC. |
IHARA, Fevella |
CPH, JDC |
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SB3161
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Defense; HEMA; Grants-in-Aid Recipients; State Employees; States of Emergency; Disaster Response; Community-Based Disaster Relief Networks; Civic Collaboratives; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR COMMUNITY PROBLEM-SOLVING.
Authorizes certain state grant-in-aid recipients to request certain amendments to grants-in-aid contracts during governor-declared states of emergency. Authorizes the governor to release qualified state workers to serve in community-based disaster relief networks during and in anticipation of governor-declared states of emergency. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/6/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
IHARA, Fevella |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
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SB3162
Department of Education; Civic Education; Public Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds for expansion of civic education in public schools, including moneys for a civic education resource teacher and professional development and resources related to the college, career, and civic life framework for social studies state standards. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
IHARA, BAKER, ENGLISH, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB3163 SD1
Legislature; Office of the Legislative Analyst; Economic Impact Statements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Requires the office of the legislative analyst to create economic impact statements for bills. Makes an appropriation to the office of the legislative analyst. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, S. Chang, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
JDC/GVO, WAM |
HB2655 |
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SB3164 SD2
HTA; State Commission; Surfing
RELATING TO THE STATE SURFING COMMISSION.
Establishes the State Commission on Surfing within the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TIA, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
WAKAI, S. CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Kim, Nishihara |
TIA, LAB, FIN |
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SB3165
Emissions Testing; Vehicles; Vehicle Safety; Vehicle Inspection
RELATING TO AUTOMOBILES.
Requires passenger vehicles to be tested for emissions as part of the required yearly inspection, excepting those vehicles manufactured prior to 1975 and within the preceding five years. |
(S)
2/5/2020- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, KIDANI, Baker, S. Chang, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
TRS, JDC |
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SB3166 SD1
Stadium Authority; Membership
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Adds two more members to the Stadium Authority that shall consist of a resident of Aiea or Halawa and a resident of Alii Plantation, Crosspointe, or Foster Village. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, HARIMOTO, KIDANI, Baker, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Taniguchi |
EET, WAM |
HB2217 |
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SB3167
Stadium Authority; Stadium Development District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Repeals and reestablishes the stadium development district under the jurisdiction of the stadium authority. Establishes the stadium development special fund. Expands the powers and duties of the stadium authority. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/5/2020- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, DELA CRUZ, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Baker, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
EET/WTL, WAM |
HB2520 |
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SB3168
Coffee Labeling; Blended Coffee; Percent of Coffee by Weight
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Requires coffee blend labels to disclose regional origins and percent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than 51 percent coffee by weight from that geographic origin. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to AEN, CPH. |
KANUHA, S. CHANG, FEVELLA, J.KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, Baker, English, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
AEN, CPH |
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SB3169
CIP; Third Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the third senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB3170
Election Campaigns; Code of Fair Campaign Practices; Public Participation Fee; Spending Limits
RELATING TO ELECTION CAMPAIGNS.
PART I: Adopts the code of fair campaign practices to allow candidates and noncandidates to agree to conduct their campaigns consistent with the code. PART II: Allows for a candidate that obtains the minimum qualifying contribution amount for public funding be eligible to receive payments of $3 for each $1 of qualifying contributions under $10 in excess of minimum qualifying contributions amounts. PART III: Establishes a public participation fee to be paid by noncandidate committees that only make independent expenditures and directs those funds to the partial public financing program. PART IV: Increases spending limits by ten per cent for candidates that voluntarily agree to limit campaign expenditures. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, Fevella |
JDC |
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SB3171 SD2
Hawaii Green Environment; State Plan; Lei of Green Policy; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN ENVIRONMENT.
Adds objectives, policies, and implementation guidelines for planning for the lei of green to the Hawaii State Planning Act. Requires a report to the Legislature and appropriates funds for costs associated with researching, compiling, and submitting the report. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to LMG, WLH, FIN, referral sheet 36 |
MORIWAKI, KIDANI, K. RHOADS, RUDERMAN, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
LMG, WLH, FIN |
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SB3172
Department of Transportation; Highway Safety; Photo Red Light Imaging Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes a three-year photo red light imaging detector system pilot program. Authorizes any impacted county to administer the photo red light imaging detector system pilot program. Establishes a photo red light imaging detector systems pilot program account as a special account within the general fund. Requires proceeds of fines expended in the county from which they were collected for operation of the photo red light imaging detector system pilot program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2023. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI, K. RHOADS, Baker, S. Chang, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai |
TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB3173
Vehicles; Motorcycles; Motor Scooters; Noise Emission; Mufflers; Fines
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the minimum and potential maximum fine for violating Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 291-22, 291-24, and 291-24.5, which prohibit the installation and sale of noisy mufflers. |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
MORIWAKI, S. CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, L. Thielen, Wakai |
TRN, JUD |
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SB3174
CIP; Twelfth Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWELFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twelfth senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2020- Referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
WAM |
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SB3175 SD1
State Health Insurance Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the state health insurance assistance program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 8:30AM in conference room 329. |
MORIWAKI, S. Chang, Kim, Taniguchi |
HLT, FIN |
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SB3176 SD1
Motor Vehicles; Registration
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Provides that any authorization by a county director of finance for an electronic method of motor vehicle registration, including the acceptance of any supplemental documents in electronic form, shall extend to all types of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment. Takes effect 1/1/2021. (SD1) |
(H)
3/9/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 36 |
KIDANI, Baker, S. Chang, English, Inouye, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
TRN, JUD |
HB2674 |
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SB3177
Hawaii Commercial Harbors Authority; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMERCIAL HARBORS AUTHORITY.
Establishes a Hawaii Commercial Harbors Authority. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/3/2020- Re-Referred to TRS/GVO, WAM. |
KIDANI, ENGLISH, KEITH-AGARAN, WAKAI, Baker, S. Chang, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
TRS/GVO, WAM |
HB2672 |
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SB3178
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Administrator; Removal
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Specifies that the office of Hawaiian affairs board of trustees may remove the administrator by majority vote, rather than by two-thirds vote. |
(S)
2/10/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KIDANI, KEITH-AGARAN, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, English, Fevella, Gabbard, K. Kahele, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HWN, JDC |
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SB3179 SD1
DOE; University of Hawaii; Security Personnel
RELATING TO SECURITY PERSONNEL.
Exempts department of education and University of Hawaii security personnel from duplicative requirements addressed by civil service standards. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIDANI, Baker, S. Chang, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HRE/EDU, JDC |
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SB3180 SD1
Emergency Appropriation; State Public Charter School Commission ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the state public charter school commission to pay the claim and settlement amount pursuant to Miller-Potter v. State of Hawaii, et al., Civil No. 16-1-0385K. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
5/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1). |
KIDANI, BAKER, INOUYE, K. RHOADS, S. Chang, English, Gabbard, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JUD, FIN |
HB2694 |